DEDICATION
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It is with heartfelt appreciation that I dedicate this book to my many friends and supporters, who have kept me determined over the years to relentlessly pursue my writing career in spite of the enormous odds. I would like to thank Karla Davis-Talley, Dana Clark, Sue Combs, Felicia Johnson, Jenn Richards, Tiffany Redeker, Greg Corbin, and Tonia Thompson for reading my early drafts and offering both insight and inspiration. I also like to thank my mentors Dr. Zachary Williams, Dr. Jon Moore, and Dr. Elizabeth Mancke for believing in me both academically and professionally. In addition, I want to give a special thanks to Roszetta Watkins, James Watkins III, Delbert Ammons, Mathew “Automatic” Talley, Kym Talley, Ali Nour, Scott Pine, Antonio Pugh, Derrice Pugh, and Tywon Pugh for their vital support of helping to make The Do-Dirt Doctrine a reality.
In addition, let me thank my former inmates who read my initial hand-written drafts, gave me feedback, and encouraged me to believe in being that one in a million to make it across the bridge of prosperity. Last and certainly not least, this book is dedicated to my strength, to my progeny, to all of my children, who gave me a reason to live, turn my life completely around, and fight for the life I so desired. Due to the limited space, if I have forgotten to mention anyone in particular, please charge it to my head and not my heart. I really appreciate each of you for supporting The Do-Dirt Doctrine.