Whatever Happened to Charlie Boy

What a beautiful message of success to young people around the world! Charles tells his story in a style that is lean and to the point, and perhaps does not compete well with professional writers. The hope implicit in every line, however, draws the reader forward, page after page. I could not put this book down until I'd finished it! This is the true story of how a young boy, traumatized by life in a hostile environment, reaches out and pushes himself time and again...never losing sight of the light within. With resilience, courage and determination, "Charlie Boy" clears through the debris of emotional anguish and mere survival by accepting the challenge to learn and grow as a way of life. "Whatever Happened to Charlie Boy?" is a must read for inner city kids, those who abuse and are abused, and for the people who offer them opportunities to push past the pain -- body, mind and soul -- into their full potentials. An inspiring story for any teen, it should be brought into our schools as part of the curriculum. This book is a message of survival, hope and success that anyone can appreciate.