No Failure In God

By I.N. Kindell

In this captivating memoir. Follow the remarkable journey of Ivan as he shares his life story filled with challenges, resilience. And personal growth. From his adoption as a newborn to navigating the complexities of growing up in Detroit. Ivan's narrative unveils the realities of segregation, Family dynamics, and the pursuit of dreams. With vivi

• Language: English
• Publisher: I.N. Kindell
• Release date: Nov 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9798869007179

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No Failure In God

I.N. Kindell

Copyright © 2023

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Acknowledgment

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed to the creation of this book, directly or indirectly. This project would not have been possible without your support, wisdom, and encouragement.

A special thank you to my readers and fans, whose enthusiasm and encouragement keep me motivated to write more stories and share them with the world.

Lastly, I want to acknowledge the countless authors, mentors, and literary figures whose works have shaped my own writing. Your words have been a constant source of inspiration.

Thank you, each and every one of you, for being a part of this book's journey.

Table Of Contents

Acknowledgment

Author’s Note

Chapter One: The Beginning

Chapter Two: Detroit

Chapter Three: Cousins

Chapter Four: Sports

Chapter Five: Five is Devine

Chapter Six: Dorsey Edwards

Chapter Seven: Becoming A Coach

Chapter Eight: The People Around Us

Chapter Nine: Rabbit

Chapter Ten: Family Tree

Chapter Eleven: Today and Tomorrow

Author’s Note

I will be donating a percentage of the profits to the needy. Charity starts at home and spreads aboard. Please support the book because we all win with you.

Chapter One: The Beginning

Most people are born into families that welcome them openly into their lives and are looking forward to it. Mine was a little different. I was put up for adoption the very day I was born, and gladly, I was indeed adopted by one of the great uncles on my father's side of the family. Why? My family had decided even before I was born that if it was a girl, she would stay with the parents in St. Louis, and if it were a boy, he would go to Detroit. Why? No idea. But I really believe it turned out to be in my favor as I got a better life and exactly where I needed to be. My adoptive parents loved me dearly, and I had a loving childhood; I truly felt valued, loved, and nurtured. I guess I was still a part of the family as well as their adoptive child.

You could say this story is about a boy called 'Porky, the pig,' who grew up in Detroit in the '60s. I had a lot going on for myself, given it was a great time to be in Detroit. We first lived in Warren and 24 areas, and later, we moved to a street called 'Station.' My adoptive parents were the best at a very young age; I believe I was three years old when they told me, 'You don't owe us a thing.' Imagine giving a three-year-old free reins on his life. That doesn't mean I wasn't loved. I was indeed the most loved kid in all of Detroit, if you ask me. I was still disciplined and kept in my lane; I was told by my mother, Faye Kindell, that if I misbehaved or