I Am

About the Book

The main character, Deshawn, who after his battle with depression, suffers new trials as his changed state of mind is put to the test after a female student takes an interest in him. He shares his life experiences with her explaining that these were the things that not only destroyed him, but made him a stronger person.

Mind shattering memories, emotional and physical scars, and buried feelings that he fought so hard to put behind him are revealed. Blocking off contact with his family whom he feels spurned him, his closest friends keep him from going over the edge.

About the Author

I was born and raised in the rough part Chicago, IL. I have been writing numerous stories since I was eight years old. I suffered from depression when I was seven and used my writing and creativity as a tool to better myself. It wasn?t until a near fatal suicide attempt I made in the beginning of 2005 that finally gave me the idea to create the story I Am.

I combined important parts of my life and placed them around real friends of mine, but in a fictional setting. I use a writing method that is the most comfortable to me, which is a combination of both screenplay and novel format.

As the years passed I finally found my niche per se. By veering away from standard expectations of normal readers, I decided to create one that readers of all kinds can quickly and easily relate to.