A challenged learner's dream of earning a master's degree combines with the efforts of a spectacular teacher who emphasized, saw, and made ability manifest into greatness. A special teacher of the philosophy of Mindfulness with extraordinary student appreciation and encouragement, this heartfelt story starts with a young and striving student searching for answers. The teacher introduces the compassion, belief, and Mindfulness in his life that makes the student's goal of an advanced degree possible. Faced with the challenges brought on by head trauma, the student connects with his professor's understanding of mastering life, which culminates in the realization of the student's dream. A must-read for special educators