Somebody Else's Baby - Paperback

by Diane Martin (Author)

Somebody Else's Baby reveals the demise of humanity and indicts a community whose silence has killed more children than bullets. This story is a disturbing and emotional diary of tragedy and fear. Tijani Khalan Owens (TKO) is a young Black male trying to survive the "war" that has erupted in the streets of Chicago. He represents every child who must live every day in fear - in a community that they call home. Tijani doesn't want to become a statistic - another victim, but fate puts him in a situation where he learns that some choices, good and bad, will have grave consequences. In the end, whatever the choice, lives will be changed and we will be forced to take inventory of ourselves and of a growing problem that plagues us all.

Author Biography

Mrs. Diane Martin was born in Chicago, Illinois and currently lives in the Chicago-land area. She earned her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degree from Chicago State University. "My writing legacy would be my true depiction of life; exploring the entire colorful spectrum of people, both good and bad, capturing it in words and exposing it to all cultures in a respectful manner - In a way that would stand the test of time." - Diane Martin