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Description
Nathan Henry, incarcerated at sixteen for armed robbery, recounts his turbulent life in rural Indiana involving guns, drugs, and violence. The memoir traces his troubled childhood and adolescence filled with violent fantasies that culminated in his criminal act. The narrative contains pervasive profanity and graphic sexual situations.
Quick Summary
This raw, unflinching novel pulls readers into the mind of a teenage criminal serving time for armed robbery, showing the harsh realities of street life while also offering a powerful message about changing your future. Teens will be drawn to the intense, no-holds-barred storytelling that feels like peering behind closed doors at a world most will never experience, with moments of unexpected humor and genuine heart that make Nathan's journey compelling. If your kid likes "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers or "The Outsiders," they'll devour this gritty tale of survival and redemption. Perfect for students in grades 10-12 who want a mature, thought-provoking read that doesn't shy away from the tough stuff.