Journey out the Hood
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Last published Thu, Jun 16, 2016
Alex is your average African American male trying to survive in the rough parts of Detroit. Pushing and selling drugs in order to keep his family off of welfare. Messing with prostitutes that aren't any good. All while trying to defend his wild, dangerous gang-banging friends. He has big goals for himself and his family. He's going to move Mom and the twins out of the hood and go to college, but will he succeed his goal or lose his way and possibly his life ?
a few R-Rated scenes (you've been warned !)
This is an urban book, so yes, there is foul language and adult content/scenes. If you can't handle it, then I suggest you find another book to read.
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