{"product_id":"growing-up-motor-city-paperback-1","title":"Growing Up Motor City - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert D. Alexander-Jordan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it mean to grow up in Detroit?\u003c\/strong\u003e It means learning to navigate \u003cstrong\u003epothole-filled streets with the precision of a stunt driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, sneaking snacks into \u003cstrong\u003edrive-in theaters\u003c\/strong\u003e, and knowing that \u003cstrong\u003eevery neighborhood has its own local legend\u003c\/strong\u003e-the man, the myth, the mystery that nobody questions but everyone knows. It's \u003cstrong\u003emotels that make you rethink your life choices, freeway merges that test your patience, and the constant debate over which Coney Island reigns supreme\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGrowing Up Motor City\u003c\/em\u003e, experience a hilarious and heartfelt collection of essays that \u003cstrong\u003ecelebrate the quirks, chaos, and unforgettable characters that make Detroit one-of-a-kind\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough humor, nostalgia, and sharp observations, this book takes you on a ride through \u003cstrong\u003eiconic Detroit adventures\u003c\/strong\u003e-from the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eDetroit Auto Show mishaps\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee shop chronicles\u003c\/strong\u003e, where everyone is either writing a novel, pretending to be deep, or just trying not to spill their latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unspoken rules of Detroit freeway driving\u003c\/strong\u003e (hint: The Lodge is not for the weak).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deep appreciation for Coney dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e-and the people willing to fight about them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe haunted house every neighborhood had\u003c\/strong\u003e-and the one kid who \u003cem\u003ehad\u003c\/em\u003e to go inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe city's thriving art scene\u003c\/strong\u003e, where graffiti can be either social commentary or just directions to the best tacos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHometown heroes, local eccentrics, and the people who gave our neighborhoods their soul\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you grew up in Detroit or just love a good coming-of-age story set in an unforgettable city, this collection captures \u003cstrong\u003ethe humor, resilience, and undeniable spirit of the Motor City\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetroit isn't just a place-it's a personality. And this book is proof that once it's in you, it never leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47193429410041,"sku":"9798230356356","price":20.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/lZyx1rEsK09798230356356_cae71bd9-c7e8-4524-9084-442245fba5cb.webp?v=1767906042","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/growing-up-motor-city-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}