My Father's Son

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Growing up in the tumultuous streets of 1970s and '80s Brooklyn, John Davis faced a childhood marked by fear and violence, primarily at the hands of his father, Roberto, a drug dealer and abusive figure. The memoir delves into the impact of Roberto's unpredictable temper and the chaos it brought to their family life. As John navigated his youth, he learned to fight back against the terror that defined his early years. Ultimately, the story reveals profound truths about family secrets and personal identity, exploring themes of survival and resilience.