• Memoirs of an Accidental Hustler

  • By: J. M. Benjamin
  • Narrated by: Dylan Ford
  • Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (97 ratings)

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Memoirs of an Accidental Hustler

By: J. M. Benjamin
Narrated by: Dylan Ford
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Publisher's summary

Essence best-selling author J. M. Benjamin brings listeners Memoirs of an Accidental Hustler, about one man's journey of life and survival.

Moving from a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to a housing project in the small town of Plainfield, New Jersey, young Kamil is exposed to another world and a different breed of people. Bonded by the pain caused by their absentee fathers, Kamil and his brother befriend a group of boys from the neighborhood, forming an unbreakable bond. The boys vow not to travel down the same road as their dads, making a pact to stay in school and out of the streets. When Kamil discovers the allure of the opposite sex, a childhood crush develops into something much more.

Walk with Kamil as he transitions from childhood to young adulthood and struggles with the very things his mother tried so hard to prevent him and his brother from embracing. What starts out as a game and a means of survival ultimately ends up serious and addictive.

©2017 J. M. Benjamin (P)2017 Recorded Books

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I loved the story & narrator

Thank you J.M. Benjamin for a great book, I love it from beginning to end...

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Heartbreak America

The story was well read, informative and sad. It showed the life too many black men are forced live.

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speechless

OMG!!! So freakin good lord how did I not know about this author. I didn't want it to end the last review I right a movie played in my head. I could visualize each and every character. My heart broke about his brother tho. Mustafa I had a feeling about but everyone of his boys good lord them m.f's. Money changes people and that's 💯. The game will never change just the players✌🏿.

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pretty good listen

I enjoyed this listen. Seems like a good author. looking forward to his next book

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Reflections

This is a good story. The narrator was good and kept me engaged. The character went through alot of what young men go through now in unfortunate circumstances but if they would stop and think about their actions before making the next move we would have alot more if our young men alive, free and productive in society.

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Great story

I really enjoyed this story. Very well written. I will check out this talented author in the future.

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Don't Pass This Book Up/By!!!!

Ms. Kela, Flint, MI

I loved listening to this book!!! It's so many memorable moments throughout this book. The struggle to rags to riches and the cost one must pay (in the urban community). I choose this book because of the narrator (Dylan Ford), who didn't disappoint. He did a great job, bring this book to life. This is truly one for the books and I highly recommend this book!! Great job J.M. Benjamin and Dylan Ford!!

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Best real life hood story ever

This story was so real and I could really relate to it being from the hood. 5 stars for me

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OMG!!

Loved it!!! The description of the 80's era was spot on.. it bought back so many memories of my childhood.. This is one the best books of 2017 kudos J.M Benjamin kudos!!!!

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Movie?

This book was so good it needs to become a movie ASAP! I couldn't put this down!

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