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Book Review – Hustle: Street Power by Jonathan Copeland

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Hustle: Street Power
Jonathan Copeland
2 out of 5 stars

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(01-19-2013: I decided to revise this book review and add examples from the book to support what I discussed in this book review because the author assumed I did not read the book but instead rated the book solely on punctuation errors. I added sentences from the book as examples of the flaws I point out. I added the hidden spoilers so both the author and readers, if they choose, can get a better idea of some of the aspects of this book that lead to the 2 star rating. This is not an attempt to be malicious. My intention is to be clear in my assessment and provide the author with constructive criticism.)

“Hustle: Street Power” is Jonathan Copeland’s debut novel. Although Elmo Davidson was heavy in the streets, he wanted nothing more than his only son, Nice, to be a productive citizen and live the straight and narrow. Death is par for the course in Elmo’s “profession”, and he was violently snatched away from Nice and Nice’s mother Cynthia. In an instant, Nice and Cynthia went from having access to anything their hearts desired to struggling to makes ends meet. This also meant that Nice, at the age of 17, had to take a job as a short order cook to help his mother foot the day-to-day costs of living. Continue reading Book Review – Hustle: Street Power by Jonathan Copeland →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jonathan Copeland, author of Hustle: Street Power

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Jonathan Copeland, author of “Hustle: Street Power”
(Strategic Books Publishing)

This is a coming of age story that is about a young man named Nice. The memory of his father continues to stress the importance of pursuing his education even though his father was doing business in the streets.

After tragedy strikes again, Nice decides that his life needs to move beyond its dull pace. He takes matters into his own hands by starting up his own business. Nice begins to attract a lot of attention as it grows. Now he must decide who his true friends are as he moves forward.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Hustle: Street Power“?

Jonathan Copeland: The inspiration for “Hustle: Street Power” came from God and my wife being pregnant with my now two-year-old son. I asked God Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jonathan Copeland, author of Hustle: Street Power →