Book featured in the Akron Beacon Journal Sunday December 17,2023
"I Cried... but I Never Gave up" is D M Cummings story of generational poverty and the domino effect of bad decisions.
Damion is the son of a teen mother Mary and her boyfriend Swav, who seems well intentioned and provides for her and the baby. When imprisoned, Mary starts clubbing and neglecting Damion. Her new man, B, wants Damion to "become a man," learning ways of the streets. Damion resists, turning to his grandparents for support.
In Italic aside in each chapter, Cummings addresses the problems and offers advice for overcoming them.
The bulk of the collection is eight short stories that are set in yesteryear. The compilation is filled out with four entertaining fantasy pieces and three poems.
Dreamin’ Dreams is more than a collection of stories; it is a celebration of Irish life, adventure, and the unforgettable characters who make growing up in Ireland a journey worth remembering.
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