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    Out of the Barrel: A Novella
    Out of the Barrel: A Novella
    Out of the Barrel: A Novella
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    Out of the Barrel: A Novella

    By Lawrence Christopher

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    They were the first generation in their families to graduate from college and to work at salary-paying jobs: Adrian, Deshaun, Earl, and Fiona. They've found out that after the climb, then comes the real struggle to stay Out of the Barrel.

    A crab can be anyone in your life; an acquaintance, family, friend, or stranger. Know the crabs in your barrel.

    • There's the Pincher; who wants your spare change.
    • There's the Puller; who begs for what they need.
    • There's the Grabber; who steals and takes.
    • There's the Hater; who has their hand out, to hold on.

    Know your crabs, in order to get free of their financial hold on you.

    From Lawrence Christopher; the author of the Mick Hart Mysteries, Ghettoway Weekend, Later Days and Nights and the Tickle Fingers children's' book.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMF Unlimited
    Release dateAug 14, 2018
    ISBN9780971227880
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