Abel’s life is filled with adversity. His father was in an accident and was left unable to work or otherwise provide help for his children. Abel’s mother has no formal education or training. She works as a day laborer., but work is hard to find and her income is unstable. Education is Abel's best hope for a future filled with possiblity. 

Abel’s life is filled with adversity. His father, Paul, was in an accident and was left unable to work or otherwise provide help for his children. Abel’s mother has no formal education or training. She works as a day laborer., but work is hard to find and her income is unstable.