Cover of Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story

Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story

As a teenager raised in L.A.'s inner city without a father, Michael Datcherhad already committed theft, learned the ways of the street, and developed a mortal fear of police. But Datcher had a dream about a very different kind of life - and a second chance to make good on a promise to himself.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 280 pages

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