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Attorney Julius Phelps-Felton, a rising star in the Obama County State Attorney’s Office and author of The New York Times best seller Know Your Rights, is tragically killed in a police-involved shooting while trying to defend his fiancée, R&B musician Laura Mae, from being sexually violated by a police officer. The trauma from the incident sends Laura into a deep depression, eventually leading to her hospitalization and PTSD diagnosis.

A part of Bryant Lavender died with his father's passing. The 13-year-old said his goodbyes to his father at the funeral but what he didn't lay to rest was the promise he'd made to his dad. He turned to God for affirmation and courage but he had to face some giants on his road to promise: Responsibility, negativity, negativity, doubt from people in his circle. And he had to learn how to get out of his own way to walk into his purpose.

This motivational metaphorical memoir reflects on the “fairly unequal” treatment of individuals in poverty. Not everyone knows the right person, have wealth or financial stability. It’s easier for some and harder for others. College is not guaranteed to save you. Continue striving to pursue your dreams along the way.