AWARD WINNING author George Norton was born and raised in the New York Metropolitan area. After graduating high school he served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam-era. Norton is the author of two books and he engages in prison ministry. On January 15, 2010, Norton became the recipient of a (Silver) "Readers Favorite" book award from Hawesville, Kentucky. Norton writes about the secrets of facing hunger and plenty, ill- repute and good repute, the human condition and eschatology. He also knows the secret of a recession-proof life. He reads books of humor.