Coming Up Short

By Anthony "Shorty" Garrett

"Coming Up Short" tells the story of a boy who grew up too fast in the streets of Texas, where addiction, petty crime, and the juvenile justice system became his second home.

From skipping school and stealing bikes to stripping wire in abandoned buildings and running from the law, he adapted to a world where danger was normal and trust could get you hurt. His years in juvenile lockup and state jail shaped him in ways he didn't see coming-teaching him to survive, but leaving him unprepared for life on the outside.

This book isn't about a perfect comeback. It's about a life that's raw, unpolished, and real. A life where surviving the day was often the biggest win.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FL2BT92L
• ISBN13: 9798296328731
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"