Street's Choice: A Story About Owning Your Path,Marcus Hayes faces West Philly's toughest tests-corner boys, quick money, crew loyalty, and pride. HE creates a simple three-step code: PAUSE. REFRAME. RESPOND.Every pressure becomes a choice: hold the gun or walk clean? Jump in the fight or protect his future? Party now or train for something bigger?Includes Real Talk Toolkit and Group Discussion Guide for youth programs and detention centers.Perfect for at-risk youth, counselors, and peer leaders.
About the Author
BRN is a WEST Philadelphia native who transformed personal
adversity and trauma into a mission of empowerment. Having
navigated the painful consequences of poor decisions firsthand,
he now channels that hard-earned wisdom into stories that
resonate with at-risk youth.His singular goal: equip the next
generation with the tools to recognize pressure points, make
conscious choices, and pursue excellence before a single misstep
alters their trajectory forever.Through Street's Choice and his
ongoing work, BRN bridges the streets to success-one mind
opened at a time.
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