John Upledger has never avoided risks, whether performing an appendectomy in the eye of a hurricane, as he did while on Coast Guard duty in the 1950s, or telling the story of his life. In Lessons Out of School, he doesn't spare himself or others, or gloss over unpleasant bits. Raised by an abusive mother, he learned detachment & the ability not to see himself as victim; the proof is in these riveting tales of survival at home & on the streets of Detroit, negotiating gangs & peer pressure. Along with toughness he learned to follow his curiosity, creative impulses, & love of learning, which eventually led to his pioneering of alternative medical modalities, most notably Cranio Sacral Therapy. At the core of each of the stories in this powerful blend of autobiography & inspirational guide & the reason for its inclusion is the spiritual lesson Upledger found there that he now shares with readers.