Books like Bronxwood by Coe Booth
Tyrell Wu faces a crisis of identity and loyalty after his father is released from jail, only to trigger another struggle: his brother Troy is sent to a foster home and his mother is no longer a pillar of support. Surrounded by the harsh realities of New York street life—drug traffic, family debt, and the lure of quick money—Tyrell is torn between protecting his uncle’s wishes and protecting his own future.
Add to that the complicated affection he feels for the girls in his circle, Tyrell sees a looming crash of both personal and familial relationships. His narrative explores the challenges African‑American teenagers face when they are pulled between loyalty to family and the need for self‑preservation in an unforgiving environment.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Coe Booth
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