A Decent Truth

A Decent Truth is just that, a decent truth. A wonderful eye awakening non-fiction novel with some very powerful poetry throughout. From the Author - I wrote this book, because I found it necessary to help awaken the walking dead. Although this book is written to help the black unconscious mind become conscious, it applies to every one of every race. Even though things were said before my time, I found it necessary to remind those that had forgotten and fallen back asleep. I also wrote this, because I, myself, have children. This was put together for the welfare of all children, but also to help remind myself of where I've been and where I'm going. People today are so lost, that they're willing to accept anything, no matter how outrageous it may sound. So being that I was blessed with sound mind and knowledge while incarcerated, it became a must that I do my part for my dark nation. When a people have no self-knowledge, nor knowledge of their heritage, pride becomes non-existent. In order for one to grow, they must have the right tools to help them go the direction they want to, as well as should, be going. We must stop blaming others for our downfalls, why we are here or there, because ultimately we are destroying ourselves. It is my hope that those who read this will come to a clear understanding of who they are, where they come from and where they are going, to take what they have learned and share it with the next person. Author Bio - I was born 1971 in Omaha, Nebraska, May 24th to Betty C Evans and Carl J Evans, Sr. I met my father for the first time in 1975. Later in 1979 we all moved to California. My parents separated in 1980. My mother, my sister Felicia and I moved to Long Beach where we've been ever since. I'm an ex-gang member, ex-drug dealer, ex-drug user, ex-low-level-pimp, etc. In 1990 at the age of 19 I went to prison for burglary with a sentence of 6 years. After the term I was released and married Veronica Totress of Carson, California. I have children by Shanda (Webb) Gwenn, Pamela Thomas and Correctional Counselor C Berry. 20 years of my life have been spent in prison. While incarcerated I studied and re-educated myself with the help of God. I was released from prison on May 24th 2011. I earned a BA Degree in Human Behavior / Psychology, which was taken back, because I didn't get my GED within the two years I was given by Coastline Community College. I now reside in the west side of Long Beach, CA in a sober living. I'm four months clean off drugs. I attend Deacon's class, bible study and church every Sunday. I occasionally teach Sunday school. I'm seeking to become an ordained minister. The church I attend is Way of Faith Christian Church. The current year is 2013. Keywords - Drug Addict, Mother Moses, Poems, Non-Fiction, Truth, Children, Dreams, Blackmen, African American, Family, Power, Control, Negro