Making My Parents Proud: Part 1: Based on a True Story

This book is about Delano Bryant's journey through the notorious streets as a gang member. He grows up to run a gang of his own full of death, lies, and deception. After witnessing many deaths and betrayals, he wanted to change his life. However, changing his life came at a high price, and it wasn't easy to do. After getting arrested for a crime he didn't commit, Bryant went to jail. Even after being in jail, it took him years to fully change. While fighting for his freedom, he decided to strengthen his mind mentally and get educated. He went back to school and received his General Educational Diploma (GED). Bryant went on to graduate from college, completing more than twelve college courses. His passion for wanting to mentor others led him to become a certified mentor. Bryant wanted to further assist youth throughout the country. He picked up a pen and started writing about his life experiences to help other ex-gang members. Currently, Bryant is a motivational speaker and an author of several best-selling books. He had a strong will to change his life and decided to help other ex-gang members. He took on the task of helping some of the most dangerous gang members become better men and women. Some of those ex-gang members he helped had once vowed to kill him. Bryant put his own life on display to encourage other young men and women to leave the gang life behind. Bryant's story is real, raw, and one hundred percent true. He will show you the real downside of joining a gang, selling drugs, and using drugs. To understand the full scope of his life, purchase his three three-book series for teenagers and adults. Each book you purchase will help save the youth, guide them to make better decisions, and ultimately, make their parents proud.