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Ricks, Tommy

 
9781418486501: Before I Die...: A Biography of a Woman Living with HIV
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ISBN 10: 1418486507 ISBN 13: 9781418486501
Editorial: AuthorHouse, 2005

Sinopsis

New York City lights, fast money, drugs and alcohol attracted the very young Diamond McGee. Raised by a neglectful, licentious and drug addicted mother, she easily became drawn to the streets of the Lower East Side, Manhattan.At the age of sixteen, Diamond was already a high-school drop out, a prostitute and heavily obsessed with heroin.During the course of her addiction and promiscuity she endures an attempt at suicide, rape and the pain of being hurt by those she thought she loved and loved her.After broken promises, unrealistic dreams and a broken heart, reality hit her fast and hard with the dark truth of being diagnosed with HIV.Years and several obstacles later, she relives the incidents that led her to her terrible misfortune. ?Before I Die...? tells Diamonds? riveting and compelling story of despair and hope.

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Reseña del editor

New York City lights, fast money, drugs and alcohol attracted the very young Diamond McGee. Raised by a neglectful, licentious and drug addicted mother, she easily became drawn to the streets of the Lower East Side, Manhattan. At the age of sixteen, Diamond was already a high-school drop out, a prostitute and heavily obsessed with heroin. During the course of her addiction and promiscuity she endures an attempt at suicide, rape and the pain of being hurt by those she thought she loved and loved her. After broken promises, unrealistic dreams and a broken heart, reality hit her fast and hard with the dark truth of being diagnosed with HIV. Years and several obstacles later, she relives the incidents that led her to her terrible misfortune. "Before I Die..." tells Diamonds' riveting and compelling story of despair and hope.

Biografía del autor

Born August 5, 1967, in Far Rockaway, Queens Tommy Ricks started writing from the age of fifteen. Though he enjoyed writing songs and short poems, he was determined to write his first novel or autobiography. Growing up in foster homes, adjusting to various environments and dealing with the everyday trials and tribulations of life, for sure he believed there were people in the world who would love to hear and could relate to his saga.Until he met Diamond McGee.Introduced by a mutual friend, he interviewed Diamond and became instantly intrigued by her story.In a collaborative effort, he wrote ?Before I Die... ,? his first authorized biography.

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Editorial
AuthorHouse
Año de publicación
2005
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1418486507
ISBN 13 
9781418486501
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
244
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