Beyond 39th Street...

by Jeffrey J. Davis (Compiler), Kwame Jai, Tasha Smith (Illustrator)

Overview

this book is dedicated to those with the ability to taste the flavor of life's experiences. to those whose lives and very own personal experiences carry special meaning in my work. from a young black man's perspective, see the world from another's eyes. this book is expected to intrigue, incite and provoke thought. have you been to the crossroads reflects over the many decisions, emotions and situations that come with life as a part of growing? if you haven't been, then soon you will be, now come with me and see...

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162695677
Publisher:	Davis, Hardin, Mitchem, & Byers Inc.
Publication date:	04/11/2020
Series:	BEYOND 39th STREET... , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	657 KB

About the Author

Kwame Jai, born Jeffrey J. Davis, is an African American author born and bred in the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised by both parents, Charles and Dortha, who hailed from two small communities in rural Arkansas located on the outskirts of Morrilton, Arkansas.
Growing up as an only child was often difficult for him. His parents, born and raised in rural Arkansas, could not relate to the challenges of growing up in the city. With no siblings to talk to, Kwame internalized most things. Generally quiet and reserved, he was always curious. In the fourth grade, neighborhood kids ostracized him. Unbeknownst to him, he scored high on a test administered to all kids at school. Kwame was placed in a new program called “Gifted and Talented” and the neighborhood kids thought someone other than him was smarter and should have been selected. Those feelings led to fights and trying to defend what he did not understand. On top of that, his teacher treated him as though he had done something wrong. She abruptly told him to get out of her class and he did not belong there anymore. Upset and confused, Kwame was taken to another room where his new journey began in the “Gifted and Talented Program” that included fourth, fifth, and sixth graders in one room.
After graduating from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in three years, off to college he went. He graduated from the University of Missouri, B.S. Mathematics; Kansas City Metropolitan Community Colleges, A.S. Biology; and Park University, B.S. Fitness & Wellness.
Kwame is somewhat of a unicorn and referred to as a renaissance man. Although he grew up in the middle of the city surrounded by crime and drugs along 39th street, he was able to navigate and avoid many pitfalls that trap others. He attributes much of his success to living with both his parents.