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Christopher Thomas Dwight Major Jones is the son of Major and Sherry Jones. He attended school in Winona, Texas, a little town near Tyler, Texas where he was born on December 18, 1983. In 2002, Christopher graduated high school in Winona, Texas and continued his education at the Texas State Technical College in Marshall, Texas. After 6 years at the college, Christopher received his associate’s degree in Software Engineering.
Then in 2008, after successfully completing his studies in Computer Information Systems at Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas, Christopher received his Bachelor’s degree. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked in the field of Computer Science as an Application Web Developer, which led to his enrollment into the Master's program in Computer Science there at Texas A&M University.
Shortly after graduation in 2010 with his Master Degree in hand and still at Texas A&M, Christopher began exploring his computer background. He combined his hardware and software experiences which led to his research and development of new ideas. Christopher started to prototype a device that would store energy and also help the environment by harvesting the energy using a microcontroller. He developed a sensor node capable of running any type of code while maintaining its efficiency in energy harvesting. In 2010, Christopher applied for a patent on ideas and concept of a new efficient way to store power in a rechargeable environment.
Reviewed by Patrice Brooks for Readers' Favorite
"Insight of Perseverance" by Christopher Thomas DeWight Major Jones is the autobiography of someone who quite successfully overcame the challenges of being an albino. The autobiography begins with his earliest memories or – as he puts it – “re-enactments of what my parents told me”. It continues through his schooling, up to and including his current enrollment in a PHD program, along with his part-time and full-time employment, beginning in high school.
I expected this book to simply be about the challenges of looking very different – I was unaware of the very real physical challenges that often go with albinism. I was surprised to learn that Mr. Jones is legally blind. The can-do spirit of Mr. Jones really shines through in this book. But it is not a “Pollyanna” story – he doesn’t sugarcoat his numerous moments of doubt and discouragement. It is just that he doesn’t stay down. And, as his story demonstrates, he definitely perseveres. Mr. Jones’s story is inspirational for all individuals – those with impairments (regardless of type) and those without. Just as important, it is very educational, in a very matter-of-fact way, about albinism. I enjoyed the tone of the book. While it clearly illustrated the challenges faced by Mr. Jones, there is no self-discipline. And, on the other hand, there is plenty of discussion of the lighter side of Mr. Jones's life. . .the beach, the teen-age joys of driving and – most importantly – the girls.
