Cynthia E. Ashe, “Jade” is the author of “Damaged Goods”. She began writing as a child to escape her abusive childhood. As an adult she continued her love for writing while patrolling the toughest streets in New York. She worked in the Department of Corrections...Rikers Island. She is a native of Freeport, New York where she raised her children and her cane corso, Spartacus. She is currently retired and can enjoy the peace and serenity needed to continue writing novels.
Living The Life
by Cynthia E. Ashe
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Living The Life
by Cynthia E. Ashe
Published Nov 17, 2018
275 Pages
Genre: FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Gay
Book Details
What’s done in the dark comes to light
Knowing your sexual preference and not being able to express yourself because of the views of society leave Troy torn between family and living the life. Troy has known throughout his life that he is gay. His family is not accepting of his lifestyle. Being raised in the church, Troy was raised to believe that being gay was a sin. Wanting to be accepted for who he is Troy decides to move to New York to live with his aunt; who always encouraged him to be the best at whomever he decided to be. Troy embark on a journey from South Carolina to the Big Apple where he is sure that things will be different. Living in New York Troy is able to be free and live life as a gay man. Travel with Troy as he discover that living the life has its ups and downs. Discover that living life has its share of love, heartache, good times and bad times.