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The national correspondent for "The New York Times" tells the story of his childhood on the tough streets of Chicago and the influence of his grandparents who founded a church called "True Vine" to bring the word of God to the neighborhood.
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2 editions- Paperback · English · 2005Public Affairs · 396 pages · 9781586482855
- Other · English · 2003PublicAffairs · 372 pages · 9781586480844
PoorSocial life and customsReligionAfrican American young menUrban poorAfrican AmericansChildhood and youthBiography