We Almost Made It
We Almost Made It by Sylvester Cash, published by Fruition Publishing Concierge Services on July 31, 2021, is a poignant account of two young Black men navigating the challenges of growing up in the slums of Baltimore City, Maryland. This 258-page book explores how they survived poverty, violence, and adversity through their shared passion for karate, highlighting the enduring friendship between the author and Leroy “Superfeet” Taylor, whom he met at a local recreation center.
In this narrative, readers will discover the art of karate and its significance in the lives of the protagonists. The book delves into themes of resilience, illustrating how defeat, failure, and personal struggles, including divorce and near-death experiences, can strengthen the bonds of friendship. Through their journey, Cash emphasizes the message of perseverance and connection, encapsulated in the phrase “We Almost Made It,” as the two men strive to overcome their circumstances and inspire future generations.
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We Almost Made It is an account of two young Black men growing up in the slums of Baltimore City, Maryland, and how they survived poverty, violence, and adversity through the art of karate. Author Sylvester Cash portrays his decades-long friendship with Leroy “Superfeet” Taylor, whom he met at a local recreation center.
Readers will learn:
- The Art of Karate.
- How defeat, failure, divorce, and near-death experiences can not destroy the bonds of friendship and connection.
- How to say to the world “We Almost Made It!”
This is the story of how two men born in adversity managed to fight their way to success and become leaders that today shape the next generation globally. They almost made it.
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