4th & Trenches

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Set in East Cleveland, Ohio, this urban fiction novel follows a single mother raising eight children amid poverty and adversity. Her youngest son, Tony, aspires to become a professional football player to lift his family out of despair. As he navigates the challenges of his environment and learns from his brothers' struggles, Tony faces tragic obstacles that test his resolve. Based on true events, the story highlights the power of dreams and the bonds of family in the face of life's harsh realities.