Anthony P. "Tony" Jones was born in Kenbridge, Va. From an early age, he wanted to become a doctor and also joked about one day writing a book. After graduating from Central Senior High in Victoria, VA., Tony attended Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans for three years before being accepted to Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. Tony spent six years in management with two national firms in Nashville, TN. He then went on to become a stock broker with Morgan Stanley, where he planned to remain until retirement. Tony admits that he was never much of a reader, finding it a bit ardu...