Wavering Between Extremes: One Man's Pursuit of the American Dream

By Herman Garner

A True Story of a Law School Student Caught Between Ambition and Survival

When the DEA arrested law student Herman Garner for selling drugs, his dream of becoming an attorney turned into a fight to survive the system.

In this raw, unfiltered autobiography, Herman takes readers on a journey through the underbelly of the American Dream-where race, justice, and redemption collide. From the lecture halls of law school to the cold walls of a jail cell, he exposes how quickly opportunity can turn into tragedy for young Black men in America.

Inside this powerful true story, you'll experience:

The real-life struggles of a Black man navigating systemic racism and the criminal justice systemThe pain of love, betrayal, and self-destructionThe hope and resilience that drive him toward redemptionA brutally honest look at why so many young Black males struggle to assimilate into mainstream society

CONTENT WARNING: This is an autobiographical novel. It's angry, gritty, sexually charged, and violent. Do not read if you are offended by mature language and explicit content.

Keywords: true story, Black autobiography, law school memoir, DEA arrest, drug trafficking, mass incarceration, African American memoir, redemption story, social justice, prison reform, gritty autobiography, true crime, coming-of-age, American Dream.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1456550608
• ISBN13: 9781456550608
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"