Historical Synopsis of 90 Percent: A Memoir of My Demise and Rise 90 Percent: a Memoir of My Demise and Rise explores the trials and tribulations of Jasper Beamon, a wealthy CEO born in North Carolina when Tobacco was King. The book chronicles Jasper Beamon's personal struggle of being born in abject poverty, challenges such as overcoming childhood abuse, developing PTSD and triumphs, such as receiving the Medal of Honor for rescuing Navy SEALS off the coast of Vietnam. Woven throughout the book are highlights of the Civil Rights movement and other Black History events including the segregated military, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.' denunciation of the Vietnam War and the election of President Baraka Obama as the first African American President. 90 Percent: A Memoir of My Demise and Rise is has often been referred to as the evolution of Blacks in America. "With a voice that places her readers in a dream-like world, Kathryn L. Harris, has written a remarkable literary novel told in the first person," says Martha Bowman, Senior Editor at Dupree/Miller and Associates. "I have finally finished reading the novel and enjoyed it thoroughly as I was grabbed by the possibilities that could end this story. I appreciated the historical narrative weaved throughout the story of North Carolina, the DC area, and Africa. The descriptions of Africa put me right where I want to be so thank you for that journey through words." Dr. Steven Myles, Bread for the City