GUMPTOWN U.S.A. AUTHOR - Kendall El'Morrio Thomas INTRODUCTION - Linda Tyson Thomas ILLUSTRATIONS - Kevin Ramone Thomas This book is a brilliant reflection of his journey after returning to Montgomery, Alabama wounded by the woes of life. Here his life fell rapidly into drug addiction, alcoholism and a continuation of bad choices. But nevertheless; writing is his first love. And even in the midst of his addiction, he continues to whole fast to his love and intense personal ambition for writing. Born in Montgomery in 1979, ...
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GUMPTOWN U.S.A. AUTHOR - Kendall El'Morrio Thomas INTRODUCTION - Linda Tyson Thomas ILLUSTRATIONS - Kevin Ramone Thomas This book is a brilliant reflection of his journey after returning to Montgomery, Alabama wounded by the woes of life. Here his life fell rapidly into drug addiction, alcoholism and a continuation of bad choices. But nevertheless; writing is his first love. And even in the midst of his addiction, he continues to whole fast to his love and intense personal ambition for writing. Born in Montgomery in 1979, the first child to Kendall and Linda Thomas both natives of Montgomery. Kendall is a very intelligent person who embrace new challenges and never meets a stranger. He enjoys both reading and writing. Kendall was reading fluently by the age of three. He read every word he saw starting at two years old, looking for comprehension and knowledge. At the age of six he read the complete set of 12 Volume Home Library Books that we had purchased for his later years of education. His memory is impeccable. At the age of sixteen he wrote a poem (while the school bus was waiting for him) in about two minutes that won 1st place out of two-hundred contestants. While in high school he was also recognize in a local newspaper in Charleston, South Carolina for a poem he wrote entitled "Angel." Kendall traveled extensively via father/U.S Navy Chaplain. Starting from Montgomery, Alabama in 1981 to Norfolk, Virginia; Redland, California; San Diego, California; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Oceanside, California (Fall Brook High School); Charleston, South Carolina (Goose Greek High School); back to Montgomery in 1998. Kendall attended eight different schools by his tenth grade school year. This book is an amazing combination of Kendall's experiences and heart-felt poetry. KENDALL EL'MORRIO THOMAS For years now, I have told people what has happened to me, my friends and our families should be documented...should be written down and explained to the world. Of course, there will be people out there who say that this phenomenon happens everywhere...and indeed, it does...but not to me, and not like here in Montgomery, Alabama. This is a famous place, but a forgotten place as well. It is a cauldron filled with the most intriguing and interesting stories that I have ever heard of. Yes, it does happen everywhere...but not like this, through my eyes, and the eyes of many of the greatest people you've never heard of. This is my testament for the world, through my pain, through my suffering, and through my sadness...let the world know that no matter what you go through in your everyday life...you can make it; stay strong and keep the course and everything will be fine. So, now, I invite you to explore these stories, poems, and advice for your life; for your sake; to learn from my mistakes, and so we will never forget. These are my stories...This is my life...This is Gumptown, U.S.A...
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