Gettin' Paid

"Gettin’ Paid" transports readers to a world of crime-by-choice through the eyes of street thug Nat Turner. From his jail cell, Turner narrates his life of crime, from department store rushes and stickups to drug spot hits, leading up to the hit that landed him a well-deserved life sentence. He provides a unique glimpse into a world in which many live, and many more choose to ignore. Nat cites choice, not circumstance, as the root cause of crime, and choice was the force behind his own crime spree. American society is quick to fabricate causes and excuses for crime, from environmental factors to a childhood lacking in morals and values- but Nat is here to rip that security blanket away. Nat is compelled to tell his tale, not for pity or glory, but to explain that choice matters. He hopes that by telling his story and emphasizing the many wrongs, a younger reader on a similar path might be persuaded to rethink his own choices. Because in Nat’s world, circumstance does not cause crime, nor does position, morals, or family values. It is and has always been choice.