Author Robert Shorty Sr.'s New Book 'This Can't Be Life' is the Alarming Tale of a Young Man Who Grows Through Ill-Disposed Circumstances
Recent release 'This Can't Be Life' from Newman Springs Publishing author Robert Shorty Sr. is the story of Roland Little, nicknamed Rock, who has a difficult start to life and adulthood.
WEST PEORIA, Ill., September 25, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Robert Shorty Sr. has completed his new book “This Can’t Be Life”: a gripping and potent story that focuses on Rock and his seemingly always-troubled existence.
“I’ve always wanted to put this story on paper but was concerned about possibly offending or embarrassing some friends and family members. There are parts of this story that get pretty dark. For years, I have tried writing around and between these people, but have come to the conclusion that telling a story without at least ‘some’ of the dirt is impossible. So, to those who may be a bit offended—lighten up! It’s just a story! Besides, I changed the names,” said Shorty Sr.
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Robert Shorty Sr.’s exciting tale leads readers through the growing years of Rock, as he stumbles to find his ground and make the best of his circumstances.
Raw and uncut, This Can’t Be Life is the shocking, brutal, and at times, comical story of a young man coming of age in a tumultuous household amid a family of colorful characters. Raised by a single mother wrestling with her own personal demons, Rock finds himself struggling to resist the allure of fast money, easy women, and mind-numbing substances. His journey is a roller-coaster ride of amazing highs and abysmal lows, filled with uncontrollable urges and heartbreaking truths that he never sees coming. Bombarded at every turn by gangs, drugs, sex, and much more, Rock must navigate his way through adolescent angst, poverty, violence, and choosing what he knows to be right versus becoming just another statistic.
Readers who wish to experience this powerful work can purchase “This Can’t Be Life” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
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Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
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