Boy at the Crossroads

In "Boy at the Crossroads: From Teenage Runaway to Class President," set in Tennessee during 1955, 13-year-old Conley Ford escapes a troubled home life and brushes with the law by running away to New Orleans. Using his resourcefulness to operate a hot dog cart, he navigates a world filled with challenges, including a turf war and a near-fatal incident that forces him to reconsider his path. Inspired by real events, Mary Ford's narrative follows Conley's journey across America as he seeks acceptance and hope in unexpected places, portraying a young man's struggle for resilience and a better future.