From Poverty to Purpose By: Dr. Edward G. Robinson, Ed. D. From Poverty to Purpose: Defining My Purpose from Circumstance to Fulfillment is designed to provide hope, direction, and a sense of purpose to children and adults alike as life takes them through their respective journeys. Dr. Edward G. Robinsons hope for readers is that theyll understand no matter what their circumstances in life may be, there is still a purpose for their existence. With persistence and dedication to goals in life, they can achieve anything.