domid73's review
5.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was the second book this month I read outside of my normal genres. In this book Johnathan Conyers shares stories from his life growing up in the Bronx NY. Living with parents who both had a drug addiction could’ve broke Conyers but this book is about perseverance and the connections/ bonds you build while on your journey. The necessary conversations that happened in the book and the role his educators took in his life to keep him on a stable path was to be admired. I definitely enjoyed reading this one.
Thank you Legacy Lit for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was the second book this month I read outside of my normal genres. In this book Johnathan Conyers shares stories from his life growing up in the Bronx NY. Living with parents who both had a drug addiction could’ve broke Conyers but this book is about perseverance and the connections/ bonds you build while on your journey. The necessary conversations that happened in the book and the role his educators took in his life to keep him on a stable path was to be admired. I definitely enjoyed reading this one.
Thank you Legacy Lit for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
misstsbookroom's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
How often have you thought, “Why is this happening to me?” and “I am experiencing something I never thought I would experience.”
While reading I Wasn’t Suppose to be Here by Jonathan Conyers, the thought came to my mind.
Jonathan Conyers story is not only a remarkable one, but it is one of those stories you wouldn’t believe unless he told you himself or you read about it. In the words of Conyers, “It took an army to raise me! I needed to start assembling my village to survive my circumstances.”Jon went from being in Reading Recovery in kindergarten to being at the top of his classes in high school and college. He had the most passionate people on his team who helped him reach his ultimate goal! I remember reading Jonathan Conyers’ story when it was featured on Humans of New York and I obviously knew his story was compelling. It will definitely be in my top ten of 2023 and a non-fiction recommendation for Miss T’s book club before the year is out.
Copy from Legacy Lit. Opinions expressed are solely my own.
While reading I Wasn’t Suppose to be Here by Jonathan Conyers, the thought came to my mind.
Jonathan Conyers story is not only a remarkable one, but it is one of those stories you wouldn’t believe unless he told you himself or you read about it. In the words of Conyers, “It took an army to raise me! I needed to start assembling my village to survive my circumstances.”Jon went from being in Reading Recovery in kindergarten to being at the top of his classes in high school and college. He had the most passionate people on his team who helped him reach his ultimate goal! I remember reading Jonathan Conyers’ story when it was featured on Humans of New York and I obviously knew his story was compelling. It will definitely be in my top ten of 2023 and a non-fiction recommendation for Miss T’s book club before the year is out.
Copy from Legacy Lit. Opinions expressed are solely my own.
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