Philosophy of a Zebra is based upon academic writing made by the author while attending philosophy classes. The information is based on the idea of how family plays such a big part of our development. The embedded story is based on these concepts and on the journey between life and death. Zebra or Black and White stripes in the color designation of rare or unknown diseases, Neuro-Endocrine Cancer is one of them. The author provides a multi-facet look at the retrospective of life, and the perspective of a cancer patient as they deal with the disease process. Follow Jessie, a young person experiencing Philosophy and the ways and teaching of life and his elders. His mother, who is a pharmaceutical sales representative, works to sell the next drug; despite, being powerless to stop the diseases in those she loves. Finally, the grandfather, who opens Jessie's eyes to a world of understanding and acceptance beyond his own. The pathway to healing the soul comes from the appreciation and understanding of all things. Only to realize during the journey, that we knew nothing in the first place.