Confessions of a Thief

His father, a WW-2 veteran, recalled to active duty to fight in Korea had been killed in action. He died as a Marine Gunnery Sergeant. The promise was that neither the father or mother, both undocumented Mexican migrant workers, would be deported. Ed, however, was a natural born American and was safe except from the California authorities.
Despite the promises, his mother was arrested and deported. Ed was incarcerated as a 'homeless minor' in a California Youth Facility from age fourteen to eighteen. Upon his release, the State listed him as a felon, an ex-convict and, thus, unable to find work. Prospective employers said, California wouldn't lie; if they say you are an ex-convict, then you are.
In desperation, Ed turned to 'breaking and entering'. He became a thief in the night and was exceptionally successful.
This story (written as an autobiography) follows his successful career, the momentary speed bump when he was arrested in Dallas but beat the charge, then bought a mail order course to become a preacher. Follow Ed's career, Ed's life as he finds how to atone for his past misdeeds.