KESHA STRAIGHT no-chasers - Softcover

Townsend, Lakesha M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1453856099 ISBN 13: 9781453856093

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Synopsis

Kesha STRAIGHT no-chasers An Urban Memoir written by Lakesha M. Townsend was inspired by the empowering and enduring connection with her friend and mentor Whitney Houston! Growing up in 1980’s Watts projects in Los Angeles, Lakesha M. Townsend witnessed the atrocities that were imposed upon the inner-city and its youth. Lakesha was virtually abandoned by her mother because of her mother’s drug addiction. Lakesha struggled for many years to find and create her own identity. In the midst of that journey, Lakesha made it her mission to meet her idol and American icon Whitney Houston. “About 25 years ago, I was listening to the Los Angeles radio station KGFJ when I heard a crystal-clear, powerful voice. The music that followed, about finding the greatest love of all, was the most touching song I’d ever heard”. I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride ... Through the years, Whitney Houston’s presence and encouragement have remained a constant in Lakesha’s life. Kesha STRAIGHT no-chasers, An Urban Memoir looks deep into the heart of cultural beliefs, addiction, and the importance of having a support system to help you through it. Lakesha watched her mother and her friend Whitney struggle simultaneously with drug addiction. This exceptional story of triumph over impossible odds emphasizes the power of love and belief, and will capture your heart and uplift your soul. Kesha STRAIGHT no-chasers An Urban Memoir, is a passionate reminder that we can do and be anything if we just believe! Kesha STRAIGHT no-chasers An Urban Memoir Los Angeles California February 13, 2012 Contact: Lakesha M. Townsend Email: blesstohavewhitney@yahoo.com Web: lakeshatownsend.webs.com FIND HER ON FACEBOOK! Book Cover Design by Azaan Kamau of Glover Lane Press. http://gloverlanepress.webs.com

About this title

About the Author:

LAKESHA WAS BORN, AND RAISED IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA. SHE IS A PROUD MOTHER OF TWO. THIS ASPRINGING ACTRESS AT 38 YEARS OLD, HAS WRITTEN HER FIRST MEMOIR. SHE HAS DEDICATED HER TIME, AND DEVOTION TO YOUNG GIRLS ALL ACROSS LOS ANGELES IN HOPES THAT THEY CAN HAVE A BETTER FUTURE. SHE HAS A PASSION TO LEND A HELPING HAND WHENEVER SHE CAN. Contact me on how you can help mentor or sponsor our youth. blesstohavewhitney@yahoo.com

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1453856099
• ISBN 13: 9781453856093
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 164