About the book
The story is about the growth of a little boy who was introduced to the streets and sex at a very early age. His mother and grandfather were from the South. They were poor financially but rich with love. His mother instilled in him and his siblings to take care of one another. He was very close to his siblings. They took good care of him. At an early age, he was left by his siblings in Indiana with their grandfather, while they were taken to New York by their mother. He survived his environment for three years before he was reunited with his siblings in New York. He looked up to his oldest brother, who guided and taught him that school and hard work can lead them to a better way of life. His brother was an excellent role model. They both worked hard to help their family in any way they could. After he finished college, he joined his older brother in the New York City Department of Correction. They both became ranking officers and retired after twenty years of service. He grew into a strong, positive black man who led his family to that better way of life.
Editions of Growth of a Man
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781503547643
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781503547650
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The story is about the growth of a little boy who was introduced to the streets and sex at a very early age. His mother and grandfather were from the South. They were poor financially but rich with love. His mother instilled in him and his siblings to take care of one another. He was very close to his siblings. They took good care of him. At an early age, he was left by his siblings in Indiana with their grandfather, while they were taken to New York by their mother. He survived his environment for three years before he was reunited with his siblings in New York. He looked up to his oldest brother, who guided and taught him that school and hard work can lead them to a better way of life. His brother was an excellent role model. They both worked hard to help their family in any way they could. After he finished college, he joined his older brother in the New York City Department of Correction. They both became ranking officers and retired after twenty years of service. He grew into a strong, positive black man who led his family to that better way of life.
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What is Growth of a Man about?
The story is about the growth of a little boy who was introduced to the streets and sex at a very early age. His mother and grandfather were from the South. They were poor financially but rich with love. His mother instilled in him and his siblings to take care of one another. He was very close to his siblings. They took good care of him. At an early age, he was left by his siblings in Indiana with their grandfather, while they were taken to New York by their mother. He survived his environment for three years before he was reunited with his siblings in New York. He looked up to his oldest brother, who guided and taught him that school and hard work can lead them to a better way of life. His brother was an excellent role model. They both worked hard to help their family in any way they could. After he finished college, he joined his older brother in the New York City Department of Correction. They both became ranking officers and retired after twenty years of service. He grew into a strong, positive black man who led his family to that better way of life.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Growth of a Man?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Growth of a Man?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781503547643
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Growth of a Man?
James G. Houston
Who is the Publisher of the book Growth of a Man?
Xlibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Growth of a Man is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781503547643) and paperback(ISBN 9781503547650)