James Masters continues his comic autobiography. Fresh on the heels of "Fated . . ." this prequel tells of his upbringing in the harsh, poor streets of Middlesbrough. Psychologists claim that environment forms 70% of one's personality, so using this as a yardstick, it is easy to see how Jame's later life was affected. From early scrapes with juvenile crime - to being harshly transformed by a grammar school education - and ultimately entering the career that he loved via a progressive teacher training college in Reading - James recounts it all in his customary, hilarious rhetoric. If you enjoyed "Fated . . ." you will love this laugh out loud prequel