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Strain
Jermaine Parker is a budding basketball star who resides in the slums of Miami. Despite his troubled environment, he's determined to earn a basketball scholarship and escape being another crime statistic in his city. As he chases his dream, he gets more than he can imagine. Jermaine learns the hard way that with success comes pain. Will he survive life's hard lessons or become a victim of his own success?
242 pages, Paperback
First published January 19, 2012
90 people want to read
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Clary Ingram
2 books11 followersClary Ingram is a unique talent, who began her journey of writing at the age of 12. Inspired by writers such as James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, John Singleton . . . she writes with an undeniable passion to transcend her audience into a whole new world. She is compelled to write storylines that shouts to readers in a courageous voice in attempt to cultivate change. Clary encourages knowledge and self-empowerment through the realm of urban contemporary fiction. Deep and entertaining are a few words that describe her ability to create memorable characters and storylines. Her style and creativity is sure to captivate readers and bring hope to those with big dreams. Through her powerful, thought-provoking gift of writing, she hopes to inspire her readers in a positive way.
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May 20, 2012
One Shot
Jermaine Parker has hoop dreams. Unfortunately, in his neighborhood the majority of the males are desperately trying to be hood stars, with hopes of whipping big wheels and packing long money. While Jermaine sees the benefits of hustling, he is also more determined than ever to beat the odds.
His dad died when he was young. His mom remarried, and Jermaine and his stepfather don’t have a good relationship. In fact, it’s pretty volatile. Jermaine finds himself in-between his coach’s and his grandmother’s houses still chasing his basketball dreams. At every shot, Jermaine is forced to learn valuable lessons about family, money, loyalty, friendship, sportsmanship and sacrifice or suffer the consequences.
As Jermaine Parker’s game grows, so does his notoriety. Soon he’s making the news. With his newfound fame, Jermaine will see that there are just as many people anxious to see him fall, as there are who wish him success. Can he continue to succeed?
I really enjoyed STRAIN. You immediately begin to relate to the main character and his hardships. His struggle is real and you feel as though you’re there with him as he learns lesson after lesson. My main issue was the book is that in instances it read like an incomplete diary entry, as opposed to a book. I would’ve liked a little more detail in certain areas, as the story seemed to move away from certain scenarios without resolution. I especially loved dealing with basketball, as I have just recently fallen in love with the sport. I think this is an excellent book for young males. Especially those who may have forgotten to shoot for the stars.
Reviewed by: Crystal
Jermaine Parker has hoop dreams. Unfortunately, in his neighborhood the majority of the males are desperately trying to be hood stars, with hopes of whipping big wheels and packing long money. While Jermaine sees the benefits of hustling, he is also more determined than ever to beat the odds.
His dad died when he was young. His mom remarried, and Jermaine and his stepfather don’t have a good relationship. In fact, it’s pretty volatile. Jermaine finds himself in-between his coach’s and his grandmother’s houses still chasing his basketball dreams. At every shot, Jermaine is forced to learn valuable lessons about family, money, loyalty, friendship, sportsmanship and sacrifice or suffer the consequences.
As Jermaine Parker’s game grows, so does his notoriety. Soon he’s making the news. With his newfound fame, Jermaine will see that there are just as many people anxious to see him fall, as there are who wish him success. Can he continue to succeed?
I really enjoyed STRAIN. You immediately begin to relate to the main character and his hardships. His struggle is real and you feel as though you’re there with him as he learns lesson after lesson. My main issue was the book is that in instances it read like an incomplete diary entry, as opposed to a book. I would’ve liked a little more detail in certain areas, as the story seemed to move away from certain scenarios without resolution. I especially loved dealing with basketball, as I have just recently fallen in love with the sport. I think this is an excellent book for young males. Especially those who may have forgotten to shoot for the stars.
Reviewed by: Crystal
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