IndieReader Approved. Literary Titan Gold Book Award International Impact Book Award From the streets of Chicago to the launch control centers of America's nuclear force, from beating the odds in a near-fatal medical crisis to running marathons across Europe-this is the extraordinary story of a man who refused to quit. In My Good Life, Lee traces a remarkable journey that defies expectation at every turn. Born into poverty on Chicago's South Side, he faced bullying, loss, and the racial tensions of the 1960s. Yet through grit, curiosity, and an unshakable work ethic, he carved a path few believed possible-becoming a U.S. Air Force officer, earning advanced degrees, programming cutting-edge military computer systems, traveling the world, and pushing his body to limits he never imagined. But his greatest test came decades later, when a sudden ruptured aorta nearly claimed his life. Surviving against a 20% chance, he emerged with renewed clarity and a desire to leave a legacy-one that captures his triumphs, failures, close calls, and the philosophies that shaped him. My Good Life is more than a memoir. It is a testament to resilience, discipline, faith in possibility, and the belief that one person's determination can alter the trajectory of an entire life. Inspiring, candid, and deeply human, this book is a gift to his children, grandchildren, and anyone seeking proof that no dream is out of reach. Dr. Gregory M. Lee is an award-winning author, recipient of the Literary Titan Gold Book award. Lee was born in Chicago in 1949. He was the oldest of eight siblings. Dr. Lee joined the United States Air Force (USAF) as an airman basic in 1968 and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel 21 years later in 1989. While in the USAF he earned three college degrees. While stationed in Europe he ran four marathons: two in Berlin, Germany (1987,1988), one in Copenhagen, Denmark (May 1989) and one in Rotterdam, the Netherlands (October 1989). After retirement from the Air Force in April 1994, he architected San Antonio Independent School District's (SAISD) first enterprise network connecting 94 schools and 10 administrative locations with Internet and Email. In 2010, Dr. Lee earned his Ph.D. in Information Technology from Capella University. His research was published in the 2010 Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference and in the August 2011 issue of the Information Systems Education Journal. Dr. Lee worked as an adjunct professor at The University of Maryland, Our Lady of the Lake University, and San Antonio College for 19 years. Dr. Lee has three children and six grandchildren.