Full Circle: The Road to Redemption

by Shawn Cole

"I remember this place... I remember it well. From the graffiti ridden walls, to the disgusting sewer-like smell you catch a strong whiff of as the wind blows. How could I forget? This is where it all started."

Nathan is a poor, intelligent black boy who has been accepted into a prestigious school to try and better his future. He finds an unlikely friendship with Jack. A rich, intelligent white boy going to the same school. Nathan wants to better his life for him and his parents but is overwhelmed with obstacles due to poverty. Nathan finds himself having to make choices no young teenager should even have to contemplate due to his financial struggles. But will these decisions lead to grave consequences? His hopes and dreams are on the line, but what will he do? The decision is his alone to make.

Follow Nathan on his journey of friendship, love, peace and war to see the decisions he makes which shape his whole future. For better or for worse.

Full Circle: The Road to Redemption is a powerful story which covers numerous topics such as racism, police harassment, mental health, poverty, wealth, drugs and violence. It's vivid depiction of these topics and the decisions it can lead to has gained praise from readers in showing an open, honest and relatable storyline when dealing with issues mentioned above.

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2020

Reviews

[Sarah Harvoutt-Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touches on very real scenarios of life as a youth today. I didn't want it to end how it did. Ideal for young adults and teens.

[Hannah Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. The plot, the character arc, the handling of stereotypes, the setting - all perfectly executed.