Isbn: 9798273025257 - fast life, hard fall: a story of growing up too fast on detroit’s east side (8 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. On the streets of Detroit's East Side, fifteen-year-old Jaden Carter believes he's unstoppable. Growing up on Fleming Street, he idolizes the flashy, reckless lives of toxic rappers, chasing admiration from peers and proving his toughness to the neighborhood. But rebellion comes with a price.From skipping school and experimenting with cigarettes, alcohol, and weed to hiding a gun in his room, Jaden spirals further into danger. His mother, a devoted barber; his father, a retired Army veteran; his sister, a nurse; and his brother, a real estate investor, all warn him-but he refuses to listen. The thrill of peer validation blinds him to the reality of the consequences until the law catches up with him.After a stint in juvenile detention, Jaden faces the hardest lesson of all: the power to change his own life. Through reflection, family support, and mentorship, he begins to rebuild, learning that true respect comes not from bravado or fear, but from accountability, choices, and uplifting others.Set against the gritty backdrop of Detroit, Fleming Street: Rising from the Edge is a raw, powerful coming-of-age story about growing up too fast, facing consequences, and finding strength in transformation. Perfect for young adults and urban fiction fans, this story shines a light on the challenges of adolescence, the allure of toxic role models, and the redemptive power of family and self-awareness. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. On the streets of Detroit's East Side, fifteen-year-old Jaden Carter believes he's unstoppable. Growing up on Fleming Street, he idolizes the flashy, reckless lives of toxic rappers, chasing admiration from peers and proving his toughness to the neighborhood. But rebellion comes with a price.From skipping school and experimenting with cigarettes, alcohol, and weed to hiding a gun in his room, Jaden spirals further into danger. His mother, a devoted barber; his father, a retired Army veteran; his sister, a nurse; and his brother, a real estate investor, all warn him-but he refuses to listen. The thrill of peer validation blinds him to the reality of the consequences until the law catches up with him.After a stint in juvenile detention, Jaden faces the hardest lesson of all: the power to change his own life. Through reflection, family support, and mentorship, he begins to rebuild, learning that true respect comes not from bravado or fear, but from accountability, choices, and uplifting others.Set against the gritty backdrop of Detroit, Fleming Street: Rising from the Edge is a raw, powerful coming-of-age story about growing up too fast, facing consequences, and finding strength in transformation. Perfect for young adults and urban fiction fans, this story shines a light on the challenges of adolescence, the allure of toxic role models, and the redemptive power of family and self-awareness. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …