Northern Rising: A Memoir from Toronto's Trenches

By Leon Johnson

From Toronto's toughest neighborhoods to redemption, Leon Johnson documents a fascinating journey in this book "Northern Rising". Johnson, a black man with a tough background, recounts his life narrative from challenging youth to young adulthood, struggling against hardships like financial instability, living with a single Grandparent, urban living, and an inefficient educational system. The guidance of robust black women and the fuel of his conviction enable him to overcome obstacles and emerge triumphant. A gripping account of urban endurance and a revealing expose of the secret histories of our cities is documented in this memoir.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRQB38XS
• ISBN13: 9798265152251
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"