A Bastard's Reviews: Life of a Bastard Vol. 1 Book Talk at The Bookworm Beijing

Life of a Bastard Vol. 1 Book Talk at The Bookworm Beijing

On March 31st, 2018 I had a great chance to conduct a "book talk" about my book hosted by The Beijing Bookworm. Met some beautiful people and made some meaningful connections. This episode of "A Bastard's Reviews" is part one of my book tour. The highlight of this podcast is the introduction of Life of a Bastard, future volumes, the process of writing, and identity.

Life of a Bastard Book Talk coming shows

April 21st, 2018 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

The Bookworm Chengdu

2-7, East Yujie St., 28 Sect. 4th, South Renmin Rd 地址：人民南路四段28号玉洁东街2号附7号，028-85520177

http://www.chengdubookworm.com/

May 19, 2018 07:30PM -- May 31, 2018 09:00PM

The Bookworm Suzhou,

77 Gunxiufang, Shiquan Jie Suzhou (corner of Shi Quan Jie and Ping Qiao Zhi Lu) 苏州 十全街 滚绣坊 77 (十全街和平桥值街的路口）, Suzhou, CN

Website:http://www.suzhoubookworm.com/

Life of a Bastard Vol.1

“A Coming of Age Story in New York City’s Foster Care System”

Life of a Bastard Book Series by Damien Black

Illustrations by Laura Caiafa

Born in Spanish Harlem in 1972 to a teenage Puerto Rican mother and a black father, Javier Soto is a blemish on the face of American society. After a suspicious fire allegedly set by his mother, while his father serves time in prison, Javier and his sisters are removed from their home into foster care. This true story of Javier Soto’s life takes you on the soul-stirring journey of a young boy in the custody of a brutal world.

Beginning at the Catholic Home Bureau, Javier’s tale depicts the evolution of an innocent child into an enraged teenager as he battles his way through the perils of abuse, starvation and neglect. Like thousands of American children who are driven into the foster care network Javier and his siblings are repeatedly shuffled through numerous foster homes, each one less welcoming than the last. Following eventual separation from his sisters, Javier is left to continue his crusade of survival alone.

An indelible account that tells of a boy’s anguish, self-loathing and an unsatisfied yearning for love that is the birthright of every child. With such little grounds for hope, how far will Javier go?

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