Bad Boy

The memoir Bad Boy was written by Walter Dean Myers. Myers is also the author of Hoops, Monster, The Mouse Rap, The Outside Shot, Slam!, The Yound Landlord, and many more. This book is a story on his childhood and how he overcame his struggles growing up, comparing to his other writings, which are mostly fiction. This memoir, Bad Boy, is a fantastic story. The events all lead up to where he is today. By reading this book, you realize that dreams can be noticed when you're at the lowest level and be accomplished with the highest standards. The hardships were a pat on the back, providing him motivation to go past his lines, in order for him to gain the dreams he has always wanted.

Bad Boy is about Walter Dean Myers growing up in Harlem during the 40's and 50's. Through his inspiring stories as a kid, he made them all into a book. The dreams he had as a kid with no attention, and barely any money, came true. With the books and paper, he realized the joy of writing was basically his mental and emotional therapy. The streets of Harlem were also a distraction due to gang violence and racist entercounters. The main characters are Walter Dean Myers, his adoption family and his close friends. Without the wealth or intelligent power, Walter managed his way through the childhood struggles.

"It was in my childhood community that I was first exposed to the cultural substance that is so much a part of my writing today"(Myers 205). This shows that every author, no matter if they have good or bad experiences, can make their writing apart of life lessons they've dealt with.

I liked the book Bad Boy because it made me realize that your memories can become a model for other people, if you express them. I suggest you read the book soon, it makes you very interested since it's actually about the author. Not only is Bad Boy a great book by Myers, but he has many more you can choose from for great interest.

Book Review by Jaylen F.