This epic memoir captures the emotional journey of a preteen coming of age in the Nation's capitol during an era in which Washington, D.C. was the murder capitol of the country. From his initiation into the drug trade at the age of twelve, to his receiving two life sentences at the age of sixteen, the words on these pages relate a tale that is devastating and inspiring in the same breath as its readers will learn the path to contrition.

This book is a reflection of my struggle within these walls. I write from the perspective of a young man isolated from a human life since sixteen. However, being placed in solitary opened me to the universe within and inspired me to live, even amongst the steel bars, barb wire fences, brick walls, gun towers, and life sentences. In spite of everything, this life gives me a reason to breathe.

This book is about being GREAT and not being afraid to express your greatness. I have met so many great people with great talents in my lifetime, but these people did not believe that they were great. If their greatness did not make them rich and famous overnight, then most of them felt as if they were not worth anything at all. All of their self-esteem and self-value was built upon the opinions and appraisal of others.