A father who never loved him... A woman who stole his worth... And a brother he couldn't protect. Where does someone run in the face of his deepest shame? Billy McQueen works hard to keep his life together ... and concealed. At seventeen, he dreams of an escape from the barroom, his father's manipulation, and the advances of his father's girlfriend. However, on his eighteenth birthday, Billy is introduced to a younger brother he never knew he had. An eight-year-old who is barely capable of navigating the corrupt world of ...
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A father who never loved him... A woman who stole his worth... And a brother he couldn't protect. Where does someone run in the face of his deepest shame? Billy McQueen works hard to keep his life together ... and concealed. At seventeen, he dreams of an escape from the barroom, his father's manipulation, and the advances of his father's girlfriend. However, on his eighteenth birthday, Billy is introduced to a younger brother he never knew he had. An eight-year-old who is barely capable of navigating the corrupt world of his father's boxing club. In order to secure his freedom, Billy must fight for it. To save his little brother who is next in line for the slave trade ... he must die for it. SOMETHING I AM NOT is for anyone who has ever questioned who he is, why he is here, and whether the world would be a better place without him.
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This is not an escape read but is a great reminder
I would normally not choose to read a novel like Something I am Not because boxing isn't very interesting to me. I chose to read it, in part, as it deals with overcoming abuse. Billy learns to forgive himself and all the other people who used him.
This is not a book to read if you are looking for a lighthearted escape. However, it is a great book to read if you want to remember that God is in your life.
I enjoyed the realistic details Cher Gatto includes in her writing that make scenes have more impact. It felt like I was there watching the story unfold. Another great aspect to her writing is that there is no profanity in this book. That is very hard to do with the rough characters and situations here but she does it well.
The story got my attention three fourths of the way through. It was Billy's experience recognizing God's hand in multiple points of his life that really is my favorite part. The novel ended happily considering all the heartache the main character experienced.
I looked at Cher Gatto's website and was interested in the description of her next book. The plot sounds fascinating. I plan to read Regent after it is released!
There were too many things to say that would spoil this book so I will finish by just encouraging you to read Something I am Not if this fits your reading style and needs.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions are completely my own.
