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Imagine sleeping on the streets, then becoming the king of Venice. According to Michael Ruark, that can happen with a creative, honest, positive, and fearless attitude. This memoir is a raw documentation of Ruark's experience in Venice, California, in the early 1990s, with all the excitement and hardships of a bohemian lifestyle amid the Los Angeles riots, the Oakwood gang warfare, and the Northridge earthquake. It is the story of a young man's rise from an abused childhood and homelessness.

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Michael Ruark was born in Texas, moved around the states in his youth, and attended three high schools. He served in the U.S. Army before working in the information technology and renewable energy sectors. Ruark enjoys studying cultures and religions, playing golf, and developing his plan for world peace. Visit www.michaelruark.com for more. Lauren Zurcher is an award-winning illustrator from Colorado. She began her journey as an artist when drawing about family vacations across the world. The geography, peoples, fauna, and culture are the source of her inspiration. Lauren lives in New York and loves bringing stories to life with colorful and playful visuals. For more, visit www.bylaurenzurcher.com.

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