Once Upon a Time in Chocolate City: Son of a Street Fiend (PB) (2012)

Packed with shocking drama, lovable loyalty and heart-wrenching facts, this story tells of a child, Maurice Pittman, who never had the chance to enjoy the innocence or experiences that a normal child endures. Maurice is raised by his father, Johnny Pittman Jr., who has good intentions of raising his son in a righteous manner, but the path becomes a tail spin of turbulent times. Maurice is forced to learn the streets, dope-fiend schemes and accept neglect by family members. He becomes a co-dependent of his father's addiction to the streets, drugs, women and money spending. When his father's transgressions catches up with him, Maurice is left alone and unguided; relying on the dark streets of Chocolate City for comfort. During his journey, he's faced with numerous adversities and obstacles. This story carries you through some of the roughest streets of Washington, DC through the eyes of a child who's raised in the shadow of an addict. Will Dad's street-fiend style rub off on Maurice Pittman the right way or turn him into a Street Fiend in the end?