{"product_id":"9781522826286","title":"Just When You Thought You Knew Me: \"The Highs \u0026 Lows in the Life of Victor L. Carrington\"","description":"I hope by sharing my journey, it will encourage others to feel comfortable not being \"the norm.\" In \"Just When You Thought You Knew Me\" I take you on an emotional rollercoaster that made me the man I am today.\u003cp\u003eBut, that's not the stopping point! There is a message of hope for anyone who is an ex-felon striving to pay their debt to society, anyone struggling with their sexuality, or anyone experiencing neglect from their family for being who they are. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy journey does not identify any specific group of people, it reaches everyone. It is my hope that my readers will walk away with a clearer understanding of Victor L. Carrington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a little boy all I wanted was to be loved. Learning what I thought was love from my family, eventually revealed to be years of manipulation and lies. I grew up in the juvenile system, but I managed to find my way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSadly, any time I thought I was on a path to greatness, my journey was disrupted. During my years in juvenile facilities, I faced loneliness and depression that led to multiple suicide attempts. Willing to do what it took to gain love and affection, I became a person that everyone wanted to be around while it benefited them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnable to recognize I was manipulated, I ended up in prison two times. It was the second prison sentence when the blinders were removed. At that \"ah-ha\" moment after the persuasion of another inmate, I was able to see people for who and what they truly were. Not only was it an eye opening experience, but at that moment, I took control of my life for the very first time. I was 25-years old, and I felt like my life was just beginning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough angry, hurt and confused, I was able to successfully complete my sentence and come home to another life changing moment that would destroy any hopes of having a healthy relationship with my family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47064339972336,"sku":"9781522826286","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781522826286_p0.jpg?v=1763729109","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781522826286","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}