After the tragic death of his parents, Mitchell Lawrence was sent to live with his maternal grandfather, a cynical man who was determined to have his young grandson follow in his footsteps. Having previously known nothing but the warmth and support of a loving family, Mitch knew he must somehow escape his grandfathers stronghold to find the life he knew his parents would have wanted for him. He secretly made plans and successfully escaped to California and Stanford University. Essentially penniless and on his own, his chances for success seemed remote. Mitchs struggles to succeed were finally...