Steven

by Gregory B. Dickerson

Hello, my name is Gregory B. Dickerson author of Steven the short story. The story itself came about due to my dislike of the 'N' word. It teaches a young black man, who uses the word, the true hate it actually represents. In the story you will meet Steven and his family and follow themthrough a Friday night that changes Steven's life forever.

119 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 26, 2009

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words cannot describe my sincere positive reception and gratefulness with the author's ability and forwardness in writing this short novel, titled “Steven”. I truly enjoyed this book as I was in tuned page by page. The author was very brilliant in narrating the plot of the story and most of all at targeting his main point of view, the "N" word. His intuitive approach with the characters and the setting enfold in what we see going on in family’s within the urban cities. This novel is an easy read for youth adult readers today. This entire short story was exceedingly brilliant and eye catching with words and lingo used in this era. The irony & twist towards the end was the peak to “Steven’s” turning point which made this novel for me, a great book to read – I truly didn’t see it coming. Great book!!!!

[Jamall Owens]

Couldn't leave good reads without commenting about Steven the book. What an excellent book to refer back to when my kids and their friends need a reminder of how we need to refrain from such a word that does not exist. I am happy someone from our local city finally put a book out there that is informative and one that will educate the minds of our young men; for it continues to educate when the topic is brought up in my circle of friends and family. My kids have all read this book and we all have made it an open discussion in our home. I hope this book could make it to the hands of other kids. I give this a 10 rating! Thank you my brother for making this short story one where we can find respect and honor for ourselves and for those who die just for being labelled with this disgusting word "Nigger". I thank God for the freedom we have today. Right on!

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steven... is an execellent book to read for young and old. The n-word is unique in the English language and on one hand, it is the ultimate insult- a word that has tormented generations of African Americans. However, over time, it has become a popular term of endearment by the descendents of the very people who once had to endure it. Among many young people today—black and white—the n-word can mean friend. I am impressed as to how the author educates the mind of those who are acceptable to want to change in their thought process; for in this book neither black or whites should feel the need to accept or express such word. It should NOT be acceptable in the English language and it should be remove from our mouths, conversations, songs, and textbooks. To the author... great job done!

[Isaiah R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

As mentioned in my previous comments this book is an excellent book for everyone. Not only for young people but for everyone who needs to see growth and be positive in learning that such word does exist in our vocabulary and active today as if it was ok. But as the author makes it clear this word should be abolish simple because it is man made and this word is associated to violence and guns that brings disrupted behavior. Not all who uses really understands the use of it but this book will make you aware of it and it should be in the hands of many. Excellent read!

[Marshalla Ramos · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book Steven by Gregory B. Dickerson showed my class of high school students how the protagonist Steven, a typical rebellious teenager who lacks appreciation for what his family has provided him with, develops insight into why they urge him to go to college instead of pursuing a rap career.
In a fateful twist of turns, Steven experiences the real meaning of why his family's gift of support is crucial and why and how the use of the N-word has such dangerous and negative roots. Great YA read with a sci-fi twist for young readers who have a hard time reading traditional books.