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A Dope Boy's Diary
Paperback
Biographies GeneralAddiction & Recovery
Publisher: Nextone Inc
Published: Jan 16 2024
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.09 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Dive into the gripping world of street survival - A Dope Boy's Diary reveals the harsh realities of the drug game through powerful poetry.
In A Dope Boy's Diary, Timeesha Harding invites you on an unfiltered journey through the tumultuous life of a drug dealer. Born in 1987 as a crack baby, Timeesha found herself navigating the unforgiving streets of Hamilton, OH, at the tender age of 16. With 8 felony drug convictions and four stints in prison, she turned to writing as a form of therapy, creating a series of raw and poignant poems that lay bare the gritty truths of the dope game.
Each poem delves into the rules, the code, and the harrowing highs and lows of a life lived on the edge. But amidst the darkness, a powerful plea emerges - a desperate call to at-risk youth to resist the allure of the streets. A Dope Boy's Diary transcends its genre, morphing into a riveting tale of personal growth, hope after prison, and the resilience needed to overcome adversity. Through Timeesha's words, readers are taken on a journey that transcends the confines of her past, offering a profound message of redemption and transformation.
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