Trouble Man

by Travis Hunter

Book Overview

Growing up on Philadelphia's gritty streets, Jermaine Banks was used to fighting, but life has now thrown him some unexpected hooks and jabs. Almost thirty years old, with a three-year-old son who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375508953
• ISBN13: 9780375508950
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Villard Books
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Another Excellent Novel By Travis Hunter

Jermaine Banks, a man who's used to making his money on the streets by selling drugs, decides it's time to get out of the game once and for all. After finding out that one of his best childhood friends was gunned down in a drug-related death, Jermaine vows to quit this life and find a better one for himself and for his 3 year old son, Khalil. Simultaneously, Calvin Sharpe, a father and a husband, resolves to get his life straight before the FBI catches up with him for his past shady dealings. Calvin searches for the son he abandoned many years ago and he wants to make peace with him before it's too late.Travis Hunter's third novel, Trouble Man, follows in the footsteps of his previous two novels, The Hearts of Men and Married But Still Looking. Readers will get to know these characters well as they follow them throughout their journeys and they will hope that Jermaine and Calvin get their lives in order by the story's conclusion. Travis Hunter writes in short, concise chapters that keep the story flowing at a nice pace and this story will definitely be over before you know it. Travis Hunter's background as a motivational speaker shines through in Trouble Man as his male characters struggle to do what they know is right. Fans of Travis Hunter's earlier work should find themselves enjoying this one as well. His growth as a writer is evident with each book he releases.With The Hearts of Men and Married But Still Looking, Travis Hunter had already become an author whose books should be read. Now, with the release of Trouble Man, he has solidified his spot and his books have moved into the must read pile.

Where are We Going?

TROUBLE MAN tells the story of two men leading very different lives. Jermaine Banks grew up in the streets of Philadelphia. Now he is knocking on thirty's door and helping to raise his son, dealing with a temperamental and pregnant girlfriend, and keeping his business as a drug dealer going. When he begins thinking about finding legitimate employment, Jermaine realizes that with minimal education and no work experience his options are limited and unappealing. Jermaine is at a crossroads and must determine which path he wants the rest of his life to take. Calvin Sharpe on the other hand has lived his life with money as his number one priority. As a result, he has a thriving business, more money than he can ever spend, an unhappy marriage, and a son who detests him. It isn't until his past begins to catch up with him that Calvin begins to realize all that he gave up in exchange for his love of money. But is it too late to make amends?Travis Hunter's latest literary offering, TROUBLE MAN, is a satisfying read filled with strong themes of manhood and fatherhood. I really enjoyed how he fittingly incorporated many of Marvin Gaye's song titles into the titles of various chapters in the book. The tight character development helped readers really understand the motivations of the characters and made them easy to empathize with. In addition, Hunter helped readers understand the dichotomy between inner city life and a more privileged life. He demonstrated how environmental influences can have a major impact on the hopes and dreams of people. Finally, through this story Hunter teaches us that decisions made in the past can have a lasting impact on the future. I thoroughly enjoyed this stirring and emotional book and I highly recommend it to others.Reviewed by Stacey Seay Of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

EXCELLENT BOOK

I finished this book in 48 hours. I absolutely LOVED it.

The Best Writer Out There

Travis Hunter continues to amaze me with his gift. Trouble Man explores the life of Jermaine Banks, a thug from Philly (not too cool huh). Wait aminute, give Travis Hunter a few pages with him and he turns into the man you would want your daughter to walk down the aisle with. And the most incredible part is, it's all realistic. Pick this book up, you wont be sorry. Mr. Hunter shows us all not to be so quick to judge. With so much crap out these days on the AA market, Travis Hunter seperates himself from the non-sense with books that continue to uplift and inspire. Kudo's to you Mr. Hunter. You're the best in today's market.

True Understanding

This book was wonderful. Travis's portrayal of each character in this book was dead on. Most importantly it was to me an accurate portrayal of black men in different stages of life. It honestly helps you understand where the young brother, the older, married, corporate brother, and the old playa are coming from. What this book did for me was link the similarities that men in general have in dealing with the day to day struggle. Women, buy this book for yourself and for any man in your life. They will enjoy it, and learn from it. Oh, and make sure you purchase his other two books as well. You won't be disappointed.