Rob Ethan’s starting university, and he’s having a tough time concentrating. His mother is drinking too much and has moved out of the house. His brilliant, wisecracking new friend julius is heading for serious trouble. On top of it all there’s Alana, the pretty, sophisticated girl in his philosophy class who he can’t imagine could like him back. In the world in which Rob wnaders, there is the street, where Tob goes looking for danger and finds it. But there is also wisdom to be found in difficult experiences and from wise people who after Rob guidance through their own ways of being. Share Rob’s journey and meet Sensei, the karate instructor, who knows the way of the street. Bud, the millionaire who’s realized there’s more to life. Alana, who keeps Rob guessing but also keeps him learning - about fun, about passion, and about opening up the feelings he’s shut down. They’re trying to lead Rob to his inner dragon. But will he find it amid the chaos that surrounds him? ======================= "A beautifully written book about fighting demons of drug and alcohol addiction within family and among friends. This riveting story paints a realistic depiction of traditional martial arts, both as a physical fighting method and as an emotional tool for combating those unseen but very real demons." - George E. Mattson ========= Soft cover, 222 pages
