Jack is a neuroscientist who loses all his money in a realestate scheme. He quits his job believing the schemewould make him rich. His wife leaves him and he isshunned by his family and the scientific community. Hecannot find a job matching his credentials. He windsup in Vancouver, Canada to stay with a friend. Hisfriend has to vacate the property. So, Jack the formerneuroscientist is effectively homeless. He writes poemsfor change on the street. He eventually writes a novel.It may or may not sell.