Download or read book Treading in a Sea of Bricks written by Erick Moody and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As insinuated by the metaphoric title Treading; to stay afloat, usually in water too deep to stand in and, in a Sea of Bricks; identification of the storys location through the towns nickname, Brick Citythis is ultimately a tale of triumph but mainly of struggle. Keeping your head above water. Its an illustrative depiction of the harsh choices and realities offered to the inner-city youth in the early 80s through late 90s, many of which still exist amongst others today. The story centers around two young men, Ezra and Choke, growing up in Newark, New Jersey, who are seemingly fated to face many of their lifes trials together. The road to adulthood can be blissful and/or blistering, so as the pair weather the storm, they learn theres no better aide than wisdom and true friendship.