Chasing Crows: A True Detroit Success Story

by Kevin L. Brown

In order to enjoy life's successes you must first endure and overcome life's adversities. This is a fact well known by Kevin Brown, author of Chasing Crows: A True Detroit Success Story. Chasing Crows presents the true events of a child born to poverty and subjected to a dysfunctional household. Stricken with illiteracy and having experienced molestation, a young Kevin Brown failed both the 3r...d and 7th grades in school. As a teen Kevin became involved in gangs and was later convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to prison at the age of 18. Despite his misfortunes and emotional battles, Kevin promised to redeem himself once he was released from prison. Only having completed the 9th grade and possessing a GED which he obtained in prison, Kevin set out on an inspirational journey for redemption, to become a role model for his sons and to inspire and uplift his community and nation. Chasing Crows shares in intimate detail the tragedies and triumphs of Kevin's journey from dismal beginnings to being recognized as one of the most prolific students to ever attend Wayne State University. This is truly one of the great stories of our time and inspires each of us to relentlessly pursue our dreams, passions and purpose without discernment or doubt.

226 pages, Paperback

First published January 13, 2012