At 14 years of age, Mishelle would give anything to stay in a child’s place. However,it is difficult for her to do since she takes care of her household along with heryounger brother and her mother. The cruelty of the world is shown to themon a daily basis, from their neighbors to their school to their own family. But whenthe finest dude in their hood comes to her aid, Mishelle is thrown off by his kindnessand protectiveness but welcomes it wholeheartedly.When she turns 15, Mishelle’s world is turned upside down, with pieces shatteredso badly that they are hard to mend. Committed to taking care of her brother byany means, she discovers a trusted life lesson that sometimes your family is notalways your blood family and that blood is not always thicker than water. On theflip side, her gangster protector shows her the definition of love and care.Fast-forward years later, Mishelle learns the hard way between a real man and a grown little boy. Life turns her every which way but loose, but she is still holding on for dear life. In this soul-searching and heart-wrenching urban fiction African American novel, best-selling author Dedra B. brings you a story where art imitates real life, offering unwavering love, hope, protectiveness, and security in a world full of struggle, cruelty, hardships, and misfortune in this full length standalone.
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At 14 years of age, Mishelle would give anything to stay in a child’s place. However,it is difficult for her to do since she takes care of her household along with heryounger brother and her mother. The cruelty of the world is shown to themon a daily basis, from their neighbors to their school to their own family. But whenthe finest dude in their hood comes to her aid, Mishelle is thrown off by his kindnessand protectiveness but welcomes it wholeheartedly.When she turns 15, Mishelle’s world is turned upside down, with pieces shatteredso badly that they are hard to mend. Committed to taking care of her brother byany means, she discovers a trusted life lesson that sometimes your family is notalways your blood family and that blood is not always thicker than water. On theflip side, her gangster protector shows her the definition of love and care.Fast-forward years later, Mishelle learns the hard way between a real man and a grown little boy. Life turns her every which way but loose, but she is still holding on for dear life. In this soul-searching and heart-wrenching urban fiction African American novel, best-selling author Dedra B. brings you a story where art imitates real life, offering unwavering love, hope, protectiveness, and security in a world full of struggle, cruelty, hardships, and misfortune in this full length standalone.