Joseph M. Alicea

Every Step You Take: a Teenager's Journey Joseph M. Alicea

A teenager's life is full of mysteries and surprises, chance discoveries and subtle revelations, the joys of growing up and the regrets of leaving childhood. Every Step You Take is about a boy's journey through the teenage maze. The boy is a NewYorican in Spanish Harlem. Although born poor, the circumstances of his birth are of no consequence; the challenges encountered by teenagers are universal. Using very candid recollections from his youth, Joe Alicea speaks to what threatens teenagers today - disconnects between parents and their children, sex, drugs, violence, and more. Joe advises teenagers and parents to share each other's stories, hopes, and fears. He shares revealing stories of survival, friendships, and "Doing Right." Joe thoughtfully urges teenagers to choose their steps wisely throughout life as Every Step will define their Character, Future, and Legacy.