Neighborhood Lines

By: Michael Patrick Murphy

Narrated by: Michael Patrick Murphy, Cornell Mills

In the heart of Boston in the 1980s—a city engulfed in turmoil and racial tensions—an unlikely friendship develops between two students at Cathedral High School. Patrick is an Irish Catholic born leader. His friends follow him with blind allegiance. Nate is a young, disciplined, Black athlete, focused on finding his way out of the neighborhood alive. The two young men find themselves on hectic school grounds in a culture that shuns friendships like theirs.

Through a tragic turn of events, we see stereotypical statuses turned upside down. The contrasting characters display the power of individual choice and response to life's circumstances. Though the corruption and racism of Patrick and Nate's Boston culture posed an equal threat to both, their respective choices to pick themselves up, find their resolve, and get past their environment caused them to rise above it all.

This is the story of a Boston friendship that crossed neighborhood lines, broke cultural boundaries, and propelled two adolescents to rethink the world around them. May we all be impacted by the education this eye-opening listen has to offer!

©2018 Michael Patrick Murphy (P)2022 Michael Patrick Murphy

Surprisingly captivating!

Growing up in a suburb of Boston we heard the stories but never quite believed them. In my opinion we, I, lived a sheltered life. Patrick Murphy successfully portray the lives of two individuals and how their lives intertwined keeping me fully entertained. He successfully tapped into all of my emotions with his storyline. I only wish the book was longer. I can’t wait to read future books by Patrick Murphy.

Authentic Story

What a great lesson packed story of unity - with authentic Boston accents representing from both Boston communities Black and White