Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :https://esound.space/fullID: 794667Title: My Invisible Father: Turn on the Light to See the UnseenAuthor: Jaer Armstead-JonesNarrator: Ben Hauck, Kim Bonny, Torian BrackettFormat: UnabridgedLength: 06:35:33Language: EnglishRelease date: 06-18-24Publisher: Authors RepublicGenres: Teen, Tough TopicsSummary:Set in one of the roughest neighborhoods in the city of St. Louis, Jayrin Foster grapples with the absence of his father, while Kamree Covington copes with her own struggles as her father serves time in prison. Aceson Denner, residing in a more affluent neighborhood, faces a different challenge his father's emotional detachment. As these teenagers navigate the turbulent waters of adolescence, the void left by their fathers becomes an insurmountable hurdle. Jayrin's entanglement with a local drug dealer jeopardizes his academic pursuits, places his life at risk, and strains his longstanding friendship with Kamree. Kamree, in pursuit of an ideal and perfect world, confronts her own imperfections through self-reflection. Meanwhile, Aceson's explosive temper and social awkwardness lead to isolation in his school. Through the authentic voices of these compelling characters, the harsh reality of socio-economic challenges confronting today's youth unfolds. As they grapple with loneliness, poverty, drugs, and violence, and develop racial awareness, their separate journeys unexpectedly intertwine. The resulting tapestry weaves a narrative of tragedy, awakening, and the potential for redemption.Contact: [email protected]

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