Bad Boy: A Memoir

Type

Book

Authors

Walter Dean Myers

ISBN 10

0064472884

ISBN 13

9780064472883

Tags

Memoirs, History, Cultural Heritage, Literary, Peer Pressure

Description

New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers traveled back to his roots in this memoir that is gripping, funny, and ultimately unforgettable. Don’t miss this memoir by a former National Ambassador of Books for Young People!As a boy, Myers was quick-tempered and physically strong, always ready for a fight. He also read voraciously—he would check out books from the library and carry them home, hidden in brown paper bags in order to avoid other boys' teasing. He aspired to be a writer (and he eventually succeeded).But as his hope for a successful future diminished, the values he had been taught at home, in school, and in his community seemed worthless, and he turned to the streets and to his books for comfort.Here, in his own words, is the story of one of the most important voices of our time. - from Amzon

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