Impossibilities

by Sheldon Cameron Anderson

In 2008, I was homeless, out on bond for distribution of crack cocaine, and sleeping in the laundromat of a housing project. However, in 2012, I graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in English Literature. In Impossibilities, I detail my journey and the adversity, obstacles, and hardship, I faced along the way. I narrate the story of young blacks living in urban environments surrounded by poverty, violence, and drugs. Based on true events, this is an action-packed, emotionally jolting, cultural experience that will alter your perspective forever!

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2023

Reviews

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written

I purchased this book to support a young man that grew up in the same neighborhoods that I did. Our journeys were different but in many ways the same. Being raised by a single mom, living in poverty, being homeless as a teen, just trying to survive. I know this life all to well!. Mr. Anderson does a great job painting an accurate portrait of what its like trying to survive and wanting to do better and be better, while also contemplating being the person you are trying desperately not to be. Mr. Anderson is proof you can overcome a life that seems destined to break you. I can not wait for the Part 2 of his story to be released.

[Richard Wise · Rating 5 out of 5]

With simple, compelling language and brutal honesty, Sheldon Anderson tells the story of his inspiring journey from the violent, drug-soaked netherworld of Lynchburg's housing projects to a degree in literature from the University of Virginia.

Black and poor, the son of an abusive father, Anderson grew up in a world of poverty, violence and drugs. It is an all too familiar story. What is not familiar is Anderson’s realization of the Impossibilities of his situation and the iron determination with which he managed to turn himself around and overcome a situation that has destroyed and continues to bury so many of his contemporaries, neighbors and friends.

His beginnings will horrify you. His struggle will astonish you. His success will inspire you.

Richard W. Wise

[Bikermechanic1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a definite page turner - I finished it easily in 2 days. Sheldon Anderson was a boy raised in poverty that most of us cannot begin to relate to. He struggled for food, places to live and sleep in, transportation and money. What he did have was some encouraging teachers and mentors and a God given drive to climb his way out of the projects. Every turn he took he struggled through, and when he felt like things were going his way, something always happened to knock him back down. What he has done through perseverance and drive is extraordinary! Everyone should read this book!
Congratulations Sheldon Anderson!!

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend. An amazing memoir.

[Greg Akins · Rating 4 out of 5]

inspirational story