The national correspondent for "The New York Times" tells the story of his childhood on the tough streets of Chicago and the influence of his grandparents who founded a church called "True Vine" to bring the word of God to the neighborhood.
Contents
pt. 1. Genesis. The tree of life -- Holy rollers -- Soul man -- Good times roll -- From amazing grace -- Boyz in the hood -- Puppy love -- Sunday mornings -- Bullied but blessed -- St. Mel -- Love and basketball -- Robin -- Little rascals -- pt. 2. Lamentations. Rated PG -- School dazed -- Rats -- Dead ringer -- Insufficient funds -- Born again -- Wedding bells -- The Cleavers -- Back on the block -- pt. 3. Exodus. Aid day -- Youth news -- Shots fired -- The vine -- After birth -- The Wright stuff -- Champaign dreams -- Farewell to K-town -- pt. 4. Revelation. Ann Arbor blues -- Sweet home Chicago -- One last dance.
