Growth of a Man

About the Book

The story is about the growth of a little boy who was introduced to the streets and sex at a very early age. His mother and grandfather were from the South. They were poor financially but rich with love. His mother instilled in him and his siblings to take care of one another. He was very close to his siblings. They took good care of him. At an early age, he was left by his siblings in Indiana with their grandfather, while they were taken to New York by their mother. He survived his environment for three years before he was reunited with his siblings in New York. He looked up to his oldest brother, who guided and taught him that school and hard work can lead them to a better way of life. His brother was an excellent role model. They both worked hard to help their family in any way they could. After he finished college, he joined his older brother in the New York City Department of Correction. They both became ranking officers and retired after twenty years of service. He grew into a strong, positive black man who led his family to that better way of life.

About the Author

James G. Houston, assistant deputy warden, NYC Department of Correction, retired. James was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved to Rockville Centre, New York, at the age of nine. He is married and is a father of two. James was inspired by his oldest brother, John M. Houston, to whom this book is dedicated.