God’s Will But My Choice by Timm Knight is an emotional urban drama about a 14-year-old boy named Tim Stewart on the cusp of adulthood trying to find his true self. Although Tim is good in academics, he feels the pressure of his run down Clarksville neighborhood to keep his thug like appearance up. He is constantly getting into trouble fighting in the streets but now wants to start a non-violent gang with his best friends.However, is there any such thing as a non-violent gang? Tim’s life is further complicated by his manipulative, and self-serving stepmother Sunny who’s goal seems to be to drive him and his father apart. While hanging out in the park one day, Tim and his friends confront Darius a extremely jealous school rival. Moreover, this encounter lets him know that danger is on the way. Tim has dreams of becoming a young, legit businessman, but with his foe getting in the way will his dreams ever come true? Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, Tim decides to make a change and takes off for the big city looking to start his life a new. What he doesn't see coming is that you can’t always leave the past behind. And his sudden acts of defiance will hurt those he loves the most. No matter how far Tim tries to run or what trouble he gets into God’s will is always stronger than his choices or is it? God’s Will But My Choice is a gritty yet touching coming of age story about how the urban streets are changing the lives of young black boys soon to be young black men. In a story that’s both relatable and entertaining, readers will not soon forget this honest portrayal of the streets.
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