Throughout Byron's tough childhood-his father left when he was twelve and his mom had to work two jobs to make ends meet-Byron suffered from a debilitating stutter and was functionally illiterate. For a black kid from a tough inner city neighborhood, it was a recipe for failure. InStep Out on Nothing, we read how Byron turned struggle into strength through his faith and overcame both conditions to achieve enormous success in life. Along the way, a few key people 'stepped out on nothing' to make a difference for him, from his mother who worked tirelessly to raise her kids right-while delivering ample amounts of tough love, to his college roommate who helped Byron practice his vocabulary. He even gives credit to those who didn't believe in him, like the college professor who labeled him a failure. Byron persevered by following his steadfast passion for journalism and after 15 years in local television, he landed a job as a national correspondent for CBS News in 1998. Not bad for a kid who couldn't read. From his challenged youth in Baltimore to his award-winning work covering 9/11 and Iraq, Pitt's exceptional story will resonate with those who struggle with any sort of disability. It will also serve as a motivating tool for teachers, counselors and social workers who often feel like giving up.