Growing Pains

In Dwayne S. Joseph's poignant coming-of-age novel, 17-year-old Brian Moore grapples with the challenges of his environment, balancing straight A's in school with the relentless pull of street life and his troublesome friends. With a mother who works two jobs and a teacher who sees his potential, Brian's journey is complicated further by personal relationships and unexpected news. As he navigates these pressures, Brian must confront the realities of his situation and seek a path beyond the chaos surrounding him.