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The Tommy Good Story
The Tommy Good Story is an urban tale of one young man's rise out of the ghetto behind the watchful eyes of his Uncle Bear. Tommy learns from boyhood to manhood, valuable life lessons as his uncle drops "jewels" on him. But when Uncle Bear is murdered in the streets by the police, Tommy's life instantly changes. He's forced to survive and keep his Uncle Bear's legacy alive. He goes from ashy, to nasty, to classy!
234 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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January 8, 2009
Knee Deep
FROM ASHY-
At the early age of eight, Tommy Good is desperate to retain his mother's love. Despite what she says, Tommy can see that his mother is blinded by love; a love that she would never be able to offer her two sons, Tommy and Marcus.
Residing in Wilmington City, Delaware, with his Big Mom, her five children and their children, there isn't much of a difference from the lives of The Good family. Just another poverty stricken, overcrowded family, residing in inner-city AmeriKKKa.
TO NASTY-
Uncle Bear never hid the fact that Tommy was his favorite nephew. Bear saw that his sister's loyalty was placed in the hands of the wrong dude. After glimpsing the same hunger he once had in his young nephew's eyes, he chooses to assume the responsibility of taking in his sister's older son and lavishing him with everything and anything that a boy could have.
Although Uncle Bear wanted his nephew to have the key to the kingdom, he didn't want hustle to be apart of it. However, when the cat is let out of the bag, Uncle Bear decides to open the gates and educate Tommy and his best friend, Mike, the correct way.
TO CLASSY-
Millions multiplied by infinity, strength unchallenged, along with the admiration of the whole city, Mike and Tommy literally have it all. Their health, families and the continued success of their hood life contracts. Will the ultimate betrayal propel a dynasty to ruins?
The Tommy Good Story by Leondrei Prince lists the escalation of two innocent boys into a life of crime, first loves and treachery. This is my first time reading anything written by this author and I have to acknowledge the fact that he truly has a knack for writing. I've always noted when other authors bridge other novels into their own stories, and Leondrei joins the ranks of Crystal Perkins-Stell, as he links characters from one of my favorite male authors, Al-Saadiq Bank's Caught "Em Slippin' into his novel.
Anyone looking for a fast read will truly take pleasure in The Tommy Good Story. ALSO, I couldn't not mention, Leondrei's reminiscence of his first love. I'm still smiling.
FROM ASHY-
At the early age of eight, Tommy Good is desperate to retain his mother's love. Despite what she says, Tommy can see that his mother is blinded by love; a love that she would never be able to offer her two sons, Tommy and Marcus.
Residing in Wilmington City, Delaware, with his Big Mom, her five children and their children, there isn't much of a difference from the lives of The Good family. Just another poverty stricken, overcrowded family, residing in inner-city AmeriKKKa.
TO NASTY-
Uncle Bear never hid the fact that Tommy was his favorite nephew. Bear saw that his sister's loyalty was placed in the hands of the wrong dude. After glimpsing the same hunger he once had in his young nephew's eyes, he chooses to assume the responsibility of taking in his sister's older son and lavishing him with everything and anything that a boy could have.
Although Uncle Bear wanted his nephew to have the key to the kingdom, he didn't want hustle to be apart of it. However, when the cat is let out of the bag, Uncle Bear decides to open the gates and educate Tommy and his best friend, Mike, the correct way.
TO CLASSY-
Millions multiplied by infinity, strength unchallenged, along with the admiration of the whole city, Mike and Tommy literally have it all. Their health, families and the continued success of their hood life contracts. Will the ultimate betrayal propel a dynasty to ruins?
The Tommy Good Story by Leondrei Prince lists the escalation of two innocent boys into a life of crime, first loves and treachery. This is my first time reading anything written by this author and I have to acknowledge the fact that he truly has a knack for writing. I've always noted when other authors bridge other novels into their own stories, and Leondrei joins the ranks of Crystal Perkins-Stell, as he links characters from one of my favorite male authors, Al-Saadiq Bank's Caught "Em Slippin' into his novel.
Anyone looking for a fast read will truly take pleasure in The Tommy Good Story. ALSO, I couldn't not mention, Leondrei's reminiscence of his first love. I'm still smiling.
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August 21, 2020I loved the book! When I got to the last few pages, I sat it down because I didn't want to finish right yet. Can't wait to read part 2!
October 22, 2012
Not sure why I'm just now getting around to reading this book BUT! this was one of those page turner banger's and I'm sure C2C member will agree. The Tommy Good Story From Ashy...to Nasty...to Classy was the like and times of Tommy and Mike, and the book read like you were living the life right nest to them. they had some good, bad and ugly things going on and Leondrei Prince did a great job on this novel.
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January 5, 2011this book was off the chizain...i loved it and i would recomend everyone to read it over the age of 15
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