Book Description

From the Hood to the Heights: Building Success from the Ground Up By: Tanisha Jamison Growing up in the notorious and poverty-stricken part of Cleveland, Ohio, Tanisha Jamison almost gave up due to the vicissitudes of life that trolled her. This promising, talented young girl aspired to become a world famous artist, but that dream changed when she became a mom at the age of sixteen. She worked hard to finish college, but depression set in and crushed things further. Childhood setbacks, early pregnancy, depression, psychological trauma and damaging family addictions all rocked Tanisha Jamison's humble beginning. Despite everything, Tanisha never pitied herself. Through this book, Tanisha dissects the effects of being born from a poor environment and shares her journey From the Hood to the Heights.