Vernon Baumrind

What if we were nearing the end of our days and we were in possession of valuable information that could be immensely beneficial to others, if shared; but we chose to simply live out life privately and peacefully, and go quietly without any further controversy – sweeping away forever knowledge that could be advantageous and inspirational to others yet experiencing the worst of life’s trials and tribulations? To the contrary, this author, uncomplicated, unassuming and ordinary, chose to do the right thing by sharing the enlightening details of his personal experience as revealed in this story. DECEIT v. DECEIT is a true story of a father's determination to protect his children at any cost. It is an inspiring story that resonates as much today as when it occurred nearly 50 years ago, leaving much to be considered and discussed including human behavior, relationships, ethics, law, personal responsibility, and real-life experiences that challenge our understanding of right and wrong. It is a story sure to leave a lasting impression; and it invites the reader to consider what happens when deep-rooted personal conflict becomes a matter of law and how the consequences of one family’s struggle can become so public and reach far beyond the home. For decades, the author kept the details of this delicate story private, to protect his children and grandchildren in their formative years. With the benefit of time, reflection, and assumed personal responsibility to humanity, he is now disclosing his account of the events, the decisions he faced and the legal controversy that thrust this private family conflict into the public eye. The author, today, is the father of two adult children and grandfather of four. He resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to a lengthy business career, he holds a U.S. asphalt recycling patent. His professional experience and personal history reflect diverse sides of a life shaped by logical reasoning, perseverance and a determination to seek truth and justice. These were the attributes that provided him the strength and resilience to withstand the trauma of the crisis reflected in this story without being broken by it, and to emerge in triumph.