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by Manuel L. Simpson (Author)
Manuel Simpson was born to the unforgiving fields of Indianola, Mississippi and never was it supposed to be easy. His is a tale of resilience, redemption and constant determination, from childhood labor under the scorching Southern sun, to the struggle of living in Maywood, Illinois such that it is.Manuel was faced with poverty, racial barriers, addiction, and incarceration and his path was full of obstacles that could have shaped his future. He decided to fight back instead, though, by becoming educated, building skills, and believing change would come. "Rags 2 Riches" is one of the most raw honest books that will give you a ride from the ups and downs of his transformation, showing that the road is never easy but somebody who doesn't quit will make it to the end.
