Random Family
In 'Random Family', Adrian Nicole LeBlanc chronicles the intertwined lives of a New York City family grappling with love, loyalty, and the harsh realities of poverty. Through vivid storytelling, she exposes the resilience of her characters amid drug wars and societal neglect. This gripping narrative unveils the complexities of urban life, revealing the hidden struggles behind seemingly ordinary choices. As the characters navigate dreams and disappointments, readers are drawn into their world of unexpected connections and stark truths. Will they find a way to break the cycle, or are they destined to remain caught in the web of their circumstances?
By Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
Published: 2004
"In the midst of chaos, love is the tether that holds us to one another, the light that guides us through the darkest of streets."
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A nonfiction story of young people in the ghetto, as girls become mothers, boys become criminals, and hope struggles against deprivation.
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Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
Adrian Nicole LeBlanc is an acclaimed American author and journalist, known for her immersive, in-depth narrative style that blends journalism and storytelling. Her notable works include 'Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx,' which offers a poignant look at the lives of a New York family navigating the complexities of urban life, and 'Grant Park,' a work of creative nonfiction that explores themes of love and the search for meaning in the modern era. LeBlanc's writing is characterized by its empathy and meticulous attention to detail, drawing readers into the world of her subjects with a compelling and authentic voice.
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- Authors
- Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
- Published
- February 2004
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- ISBN
- 0743254430
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 436
- Genres
- True CrimeBiographySocial CommentaryNon-Fiction
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