It’s Best Served Cold
It’s Best Served Cold by Estes Jennings, published by iUniverse in October 2007, is a 396-page work that explores the life of Eric “Chance” West, a young black man grappling with poverty and the desire for a better future. Faced with limited options, Chance chooses to join the U.S. Army instead of pursuing higher education. His experiences in Vietnam expose him to the drug trade, leading him to a life of crime upon his return, as he seeks to escape the cycle of under-earning that has defined his upbringing.
In this narrative, readers will follow Chance’s journey from soldier to drug dealer, as he forms a syndicate with friends and service buddies to capitalize on the lucrative drug business. The story delves into themes of ambition, redemption, and the complexities of identity within the African American community. As Chance amasses wealth, he grapples with the consequences of his past and his aspirations to become a philanthropist, highlighting the challenges of changing one’s life while confronting a checkered history.
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How far would you go to change your life?
Eric “Chance” West hates being poor and often ponders his future as a young black man in America. He decides that joining the U.S. Army, rather than going to college, is his way out of the vicious cycle of under-earning and tenement-dwelling in which he and his friends grew up.
Not long after his eighteenth birthday, Chance is sent to Vietnam. During this time abroad, he witnesses rampant drug use and decides that if other people are getting rich off dealing drugs, he might as well be one of them.
As soon as he gets discharged, Chance hooks up with some of his old friends and service buddies to form a gentlemen’s syndicate. To his surprise, they all agree to follow his lead-albeit with dollar signs in their eyes.
After making millions in the drug business, Chance intends to redeem himself by going legit. But becoming a philanthropist and helping his fellow African Americans obtain jobs may not be enough to keep his checkered past at bay .
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