A hand-picked set of stories, Blue Collar, is a fascinating compilation of real stories, experiences, and inspiring wisdom from a diverse group of writers from around the world. The stories offer genuine insight into the lives of people who work with their hands - often called "blue-collar" workers. Readers will find inspiration in the words of these authors, who share their triumphs and struggles in an honest and authentic way. Here’s a sample of the stories you will find: · A Knee in the Tailbone - Kelly DeLong. · All-New - Jayna Locke. · Delivering the Mail with Elvis - Danielle Potter. · Lost and Found - Jasmine Marshall Armstrong · Today I go to Bear Mountain - Micah E. Weiss · Warehouse Worker - Kelly DeLong · Whip it on me - Jim Leo Reilly And much more! This collection is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the human experience through the eyes of the Blue Collar worker. The stories within depict the strength, courage, and resilience of those who work with their hands—the hardworking men and women who make our economy run. This richly woven tapestry offers readers a unique insight into the human experience and provides motivation and encouragement to all who read it. You’ll be grateful for reading this book.A hand-picked set of stories, Blue Collar, is a fascinating compilation of real stories, experiences, and inspiring wisdom from a diverse group of writers from around the world. The stories offer genuine insight into the lives of people who work with their hands - often called "blue-collar" workers. Readers will find inspiration in the words of these authors, who share their triumphs and struggles in an honest and authentic way. Here’s a sample of the stories you will find: · A Knee in the Tailbone - Kelly DeLong. · All-New - Jayna Locke. · Delivering the Mail with Elvis - Danielle Potter. · Lost and Found - Jasmine Marshall Armstrong · Today I go to Bear Mountain - Micah E. Weiss · Warehouse Worker - Kelly DeLong · Whip it on me - Jim Leo Reilly And much more! This collection is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the human experience through the eyes of the Blue Collar worker. The stories within depict the strength, courage, and resilience of those who work with their hands—the hardworking men and women who make our economy run. This richly woven tapestry offers readers a unique insight into the human experience and provides motivation and encouragement to all who read it. You’ll be grateful for reading this book.

Eighteen year old Eddie believes finding a girlfriend will solve his loneliness. He has always been shy around girls and, because of his self doubt, he has never dated. He has spent his teenage years in his bedroom by himself, watching TV, listening to music and looking at his baseball cards. But when he meets April and her family everything changes. Eddie's love for April and his desire to break away from his past completely blind him to the serious problems with April and her family. His need to belong prevents Eddie from seeing that April's family has its own deep-rooted psychological problems. Undaunted, Eddie makes up his mind to work harder and harder to make April see that he loves her no matter what, and that nothing she does will change his mind.

The Freshman Year at an HBCU documents the lives of four freshmen from their first week of classes their freshmen year to their last. Along the way readers experience with these four freshmen what freshman life is all about—the triumphs and successes, as well as the confl icts and failures. Ulti mately, the purpose of this book is to guide readers in what it takes to survive the freshman year (and beyond).