My Refusal

Book excerpt: In his riveting debut Marquise Thompson unveils a creative tale that sheds ligh on the hidden pains that we all experience in life. As he seeks to stomp out the ignorance that exists in his lifestyle, he is forced to confront the inner struggle and turmoil that comes along with such a journey of self exploration. While following Thompson as he undertakes this expedition, we are introduced to a young man who also faces considerable hardships of his own. Santino Brown attempts to navigate the tough terrains of the Tree Port Projects while simultaneously managing the quotidian stresses of being an African American male. Travel with Thompson as he uses Santino to illustrate the life lessons he has learned thus far.