HARPER’S
COURT
THE THINGS I CAN TELL YOU
Thirteen-year old Cameron Spears, and his
family are forced to move from Chicago to
Memphis and change their identities because
of an abusive father. Cameron and his sister,
Andrea were born of mixed heritage through
an African American mother and a Mexican
American father which brings its own set of
issues when they’re forced to fell. After their
father shoots their mother and is thrown in jail,
they make the move and try to get on with their
new lives. Cameron is still a typical teenager,
trying to keep his sister in line, as well as trying
to not be like his father. Then the unspeakable
happens. And it can cause horrible results.
This is a moving story of domestic violence
told through the eyes of this young man who is
impacted by the actions of his father, but more
perturbed by the effect that it has had on his
mother. This story was masterfully written, will
keep you on the edge of your seat and will send
your emotions in a tailspin. The Author was
fifteen at the time of this book being published,
but he was obviously wise beyond his years
and has done better than some adult authors
at penning this novel. This book is suitable for
teens, as well as adults.