Book excerpt: ARE YOU GETTING PREPARED FOR YOUR EXIT EXAM? Is a book that is written to encourage both students and adults about the necessity of being prepared for the inevitable. No one is exempted from being tested both in the physical and spiritual life. Its the intent of the author/s to focus on both in a personal way of the consequences that one will suffer in both instances if there is a lack of preparation which will ultimately lead to failure. The contents of this book will surely strike a personal cord thats evident in the life of every individual. After reading it you will be obligated to decide for yourself whether you can answer the question affirmatively. The dramatization involves people who are faced with a dilemma in life and each is forced to make a decision that will affect their lives in one way or another. Leon Hardnett graduated from West High school in Jackson, Louisiana, and was blessed with three sons: Theron, Aaron, and Joel. and Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned a B.S. degree in Electronics Technology. In January of 1979, he married Anna Williams Hardnett. Leon along with Anna L. Woodard, Professor of English at Southern University and several other members of the drama team at Church Point Ministries, co-authored and portrayed a character in three musical dramas: Who Do I Turn To When Im All Alone?, Its A Summer Thing, and The Black Prodigal Father. Leons first two books of poetry, Treasures from the Source and Gods little children were published in 2001 and 2006 respectively. He received the Shakespeare Award of Excellence as Famous Poet for both 2003 and 2004, and the Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award from the International Society of Poets in 2004.