James Smith 
From Rags to Comfort 
An Autobiography

This is the story of a man born during World War II, spending his youth on the streets of New York City. It describes a life of hard work, life-changing decisions, perseverance, and love. It is an accounting of the life events over a period of seven decades. This book is primarily written for the author’s children and grandchildren so that they may know and appreciate their ancestors and their heritage.