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Finding Adulthood Kindle Edition

by Ron Pierce (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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The son of a single mother Ken Logan begins an unpromising life in rural Kansas with only their poorly equipped trailer and the infrequent charity of church and neighbors to sustain their substandard existence. In the summer of his sixth year, Ken faces his entrance into public school in tattered clothes, without socially skills, and no educational background from his illiterate parent. Terrified he begs his mother to keep him home, but an event happens that will change the next fifteen years of his life and propel him to maturity. In his own words, Ken tells the tormenting hardships no youth should have to endure and how he learns to battle and win over a social system bent against him.

This is not a children's book. Ken Logan's story takes place in the 20th Century and is free from the Victorian influences that hampered the physical maturing of 19th Century heroes like Huck Finn and David Copperfield. Ken Logan struggles for survival as a youth and to live as an adult with the woman of his dreams.
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  1. Print length
    191 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    July 7, 2014
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. Grade level
    11 - 12
  7. File size
    1697 KB
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00D99MW0K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ron Pierce (July 7, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1697 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 191 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
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Linda Echols Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars A Boy's Search for Meaningful Relationships and Purpose in Life
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2013
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This book is a gem. The main character traces his life from a six-year-old to adulthood with many ups and downs (from near ostracism of society because of his meager circumstances) to survival as an adult. Ken, the main character, figures out how to survive in a confusing world of adults who are sometimes cruel, unloving and unkind. Fortunately, Ken interacts with some loveable folks: an upper-class couple who introduces him to social graces; his high school coach who affirms his personhood and gifts; and his college friends who are faithful in the midst of calamity and cruelty.
As Ken matures from a child to an adult, he endures the knocks and hardships of life, but his understandings of life are fair, honest, and insightful. Ken's search for an understanding of sexual maturity (as he seeks answers that all boys encounter in their journey to manhood) is fascinating. There is even a touch of humor which is refreshing. This book has a realism of dealing with folks obsessed with keeping inane rules and maintaining a narrow, harsh, and negative view of religion. It is an absorbing read. I read it from beginning to end without stopping--it was that enticing.
Mr. Pierce has included details that are authentic and endearing. He has written a first-class book that will envelope readers in a boy's journey to adulthood. If you want a captivating book with real-life characters, read Finding Adulthood. It is a treasure.
Linda Echols Perry
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Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2013
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This book was masterfully written to show the coming of age of a young man and all the steps along the way. Along with a wonderful character developed from childhood through early manhood we are treated to the absurdities of misguided religion from numerous viewpoints. Its skilfully written and exposes the religious pomposity found in many of the evangelical preachers and their churches which, unfortunately, are still out there today. Many of the other characters show the caring and loving nature of good people who treat all they meet with love and generosity that SHOULD be found in truly religious people that live their life as the bible suggests it should be. All in all a very inspiring read.
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Butache
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Adulthood and excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
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From the very beginning the book captured my attention and from then on, I was intent on following Ken and discovering what his life was like and just how he would deal with it. It was captivating to watch him meet each of his life's challenges headon and then somehow manage to mature through his meeting them. I suppose that one of the things that was fascinating to me was that Ken had such a sorry beginning in life and was still capable of mastering every catastrophe that he met. All in all, I consider FINDING ADULTHOOD an excellent read.
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patti jane
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most incredible books ever!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK! I read tons of books and it's unusual to find really outstanding stories. This one is in the A+ category. Do yourself a favor and read it and write your own review so more people will have the blessing of learning about it.
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Jane A. Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars From naivete to self-confidence
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2013
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The protagonist moves from naivete to self-confidence, from childhood to college man, from trailer park to inherited wealth. He is guided by many mentors along his journey, and he learns what not to do from the negatives and how to model his own life by the positive mentors. Misguided religion, actually religiosity, is shown in its hypocrisy.
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Rebecca D
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining story, full of positive outcomes from negative situations
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
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Mr. Pierce delivers a story in which we can cheer for a main character who never lets adversity keep him from achieving his goals.
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Russ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2013
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Wonderful book. I really got involved with Ken, the main character. I could hardly put my Kindle down until I finished.
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Lennart Lomner
5.0 out of 5 stars What is fiction and what is reality?
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
* * * * *

What is fiction and what is reality?

This musing is brought about by the masterly woven "Finding Adulthood" by Ron Pierce, leading our thoughts to Oliver Twist and Les Misérables.

The main character is only six years old when society and fate throw him onto a cruel stage where he, alone, will fight demons and villains. Only his stamina and ability to accrue knowledge for the long life awaiting him, helps him override the perpetual mental storms, surprises denied, disillusions, and lost friends.

Maturing and getting out of the dark tunnel, he finds sunshine in the form of a graceful lady, one whose smile melts everybody. Her creativity and diplomacy are doing the rest. And she return our hero's love.

"To succeed in life, one has got to be two."

Finding Adulthood is a five-star gem. It will lift the author to prominence. - Ron Pierce offers fiction in a unique setting. The attractive prose is flawless and soothing and offers a reality that, unfortunately, will always be true.

We welcome this new author and do hope that in his literary loom he has many more intricate patterns with exotic atmospheres, dense and tense.

Amazon's price is a steal, so order your copy now; you will read it with few rest stops.
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Ian Broad
1.0 out of 5 stars rubbish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2014
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a complete waste of time. no real story about characters in whom I had no interest. could not deccomend this to my worst enemy
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