Resultados para "The Streets" en Culturales y regionales

My Desire to Win is a raw, powerful testimony of survival, addiction, betrayal, and redemption. From the streets of Chicago to prison cells, from gang leadership to God’s healing hand—Sister Ruby walks listeners through the darkest chapters of her life with unflinching honesty and Spirit-filled hope. This isn’t just a story—it’s a war cry for every soul still fighting to be free. If you’ve ever felt too broken, too lost, or too far gone—this book is for you. You’re not alone. And your desire to win still lives.

From the Streets to a Man, Part 1 is a raw, uncut memoir about growing up in North Philly, learning the game young, and becoming a man through trial, pain, and hustle. Lawrence takes you inside his world — from jumping off the porch at 31st & Berks, to the late-night grind, to the lessons that shaped him. This isn’t about glorifying the streets, it’s about surviving them. Every chapter is packed with real moments — family loyalty, money moves, shootouts, losses, and hard-earned wisdom. This is the story of a kid who could have been a statistic, but chose to level up and own his future.

As a Black youth growing up on the streets of Washington, DC, a career in law enforcement was the furthest thing from Clarence Edwards’s mind. In From DC Streets to Chief's Seat, Edwards shares his journey from his teenage years on the streets to becoming the chief of police in Montgomery County, MD. Edwards recounts stories of how preparation, performance, and perseverance were integral to the growth and development of his resilience, which he credits for his personal and professional success.