Jeremy
Author | : J. Tip Thomas |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2011-08-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781462039425 |
ISBN-13 | : 1462039421 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Jeremy parents, Jeff and Carrie Alexander, werent given the privilege of an education. Jeff Alexander supports his family with his physical strength, ability to listen, and follow instructions. He tells Jeremy to make education his top priority...be honest concerning everything he does...and he will be successful. Jeremy promises his father he'll get an education, but he didn't promise to be honest concerning everything he does to be successful... Jeremy decides his bookish ambition must be put on hold during the years he pursues personal power, passion, and greed. He embarks on an adventure him and his best friend, Eddie, vow not to ever become involved with regardless of their situation. Jeremy's schemewithout his friend... elevates his lifestyle beyond his imagination. The advice given him by his high school teacher and his father is secondary to his successLife couldn't be better for Jeremy; however, he wasn't ready to confront the man he has avoided. His secretary tells his location to John Adam and Jeremy has two options to pay twenty million dollars or die...and the cash must be paid in three days. Jeremy is unable to resolve his problem alone, so he contacts Eddie and makes an offer Eddie cant refuse. Their relationship moves this novel into different action, murder, suspense, humor, emotional heartbreak, and courtroom justice. Jeremy's determination and persistence guides his decisions. He knows if he can withstand the hard times and not lose his mind, and enjoy the good times, without being a jerk, life will be good. However, will he change his way of life to help the next generation by what he does?