Perception vs. Reality

Johnny Terrell

ISBN 10: 009063635X / ISBN 13: 9780090636358

Published by Johnny Terrell, 2026

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Perception vs. Reality | Johnny Terrell | Buch | Englisch | 2026 | Johnny Terrell | EAN 9780090636358 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Perception vs. Reality
• Publisher: Johnny Terrell
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 009063635X
• ISBN 13: 9780090636358
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 13D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 378 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Perception vs. Reality by Johnny Terrell is a powerful memoir and call to action that explores the journey of overcoming systemic obstacles and the "double consciousness" experienced by Black men in America. Starting his life in the foster care system with a statistical 99% chance of failure, Terrell details how he chose to become part of the "one percent" who succeed through resilience and intentionality. The book navigates the harsh realities of growing up in Oakland, the impact of generational trauma, and the constant weight of societal bias that views Black men as threats before they even speak. Through personal reflections on fatherhood, identity, and his professional work as a therapist, Terrell illustrates how self-definition serves as a shield against external narratives. Ultimately, the work serves as a testament that one's worth is not defined by statistics or systems, but by the radical act of living boldly and defining oneself on one's own terms.