David Soul grandfathers were evangelists. Dr. Solberg was also Senior Representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of Germany after the Second World War from 1949 until 1956. Because of this, the family moved frequently during Soul's youth. Soul attended Augustana College, University of the Americas in Mexico City and the University of Minnesota. At 19, he turned down a professional baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox in order to study political science. While in Mexico, inspired by students who taught him to play the guitar, Soul changed his direction and decided to follow his passion for music. His first
Operation Wandering Soul (novel) Operation Wandering Soul (novel) Operation Wandering Soul is a novel by American author Richard Powers. It was a finalist for the National Book Award. "Operation Wandering Soul" tells the story of a children's ward in "Carver Hospital" from the point of view of Richard Kraft, an overworked surgical resident, and therapist Linda Espera. It is set in "Angel City". The title comes from the Vietnam War psychological warfare operation of the same name, which Kraft's father was involved in. The novel includes extensive material based on his teenage years growing up in Bangkok. The novel does not have a plot