Da' Life

About the Book

9 Prologue House is a young, smooth player in the game. The ladies adore him and the fellas respect him even if they don’t like him. House spent a few months in prison for a lifetime probation violation and was released under strict supervision to a parole center. House got caught up with fleeing and alluding a month before he was scheduled for release off parole and was sent back to prison. While in the county awaiting his sentence, House learned that his father was murdered in their neighborhood. Then once he arrived in prison, it was sadly told to him that his uncle had passed away from diabetes. When it rains, it pours, because then his girlfriend of eight years left him for dead in the joint. But when God closes one door, he opens up a new one, and Tonya walked back into House’s life. But now House is back and the streets are calling. His respect is on the line, and his love for the game is deep. But going back to prison is not an option. Which path to choose is a confusing choice. And with a hustla’s spirit but the mind set to do the right thing, the money may take control of the situation. But this is the life of a real street hustla with the ups and downs and the risks and dangers. Hustling is cool and balling is fun, but when you are on the outside looking in, all you see is the excitement and never witness the other part of the game. In the streets, it’s kill or be killed, and you either get money or you in the way. So if you ain’t willing and ready to go all the way in this never-ending game, catch the sideline. But with a trill reputation on the streets and a crew who loves and respects House, it’s harder leaving the game than he ever imagined it would be. But let’s travel down this road with House and vision the reality of this Da’Lyfe! Let’s ride.

About the Author

My name is Tory Reshawn Hopkins. I reside in Saginaw, Michigan. I was born on May 10, 1981. I’ve experienced some the worsts tragedies this world has to offer in my lifetime. Unfortunately, I’ve survived being shot in my head although, after hours of surgery, only fragments could be removed; so the actual bullet remains lodged and cocooned in my brain. I have been in and out of juvenile, on the skinny black tether box, also the thick gray box, and had long stints in a halfway house and drug treatment. Also back and forth in the county jail, all the while battling with my troubled childhood, which undeniably lead to my not one but two prison terms. Yet my last incarceration was the toughest because, while facing that problem, I got the horrible news of my father being murdered. It was almost unbearable, but while being locked up, you can’t show your emotions at the threat of it being a sign of weakness. So with that tremendous pain bottled up, I let my soul free thru my manuscripts. I released all the hurt thru my pen and allowed my words to breathe life to the pages. I’m just like all of you readers, an individual trying to make the best out of a bad situation and better my life for the future of my family. I thank you, all of you whose eyes were glued to the pages, for your support. You all are truly appreciated. With a lot of books we read, there are many written from the point of view of an author who hasn’t actually experienced the life here recited. But when you’ve really been thru the struggle, the emotions can be translated more wholeheartedly, and it is more heartfelt! I truly hope you enjoy this piece of entertainment I’ve carefully crafted for your reading pleasure!