Pursuit of Happiness
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Last published Mon, Feb 29, 2016
Have you ever wanted to be happy? The kind of happy where you don't have to hide the pain behind the smile or lie to people about you life. Growing up in Bronx, New York Lauren struggled to survive. Moving from house to house. Her father in an out of prison and her mother struggled to take care of 3 kids while her husband is away. Lauren tries to make the best for her and her family while growing up around drug dealers and prostitutes. At the age of 13, there is hardly anything Lauren can do to help support her family. Wanting a happy life just like her friends. Will Lauren accomplish her goals. "This is the Pursuit Of Happiness"
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