I Conquered Me (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780578965918)

"I Conquered Me" covers a year in the life of Ethan, a freakishly gifted 15-year-old Houston basketball player and sneakerhead. In a dream about his father, Ethan learns he's headed for fame if he continues to make good decisions.

He ignores a series of prophesies as he chases a beautiful stranger and gives in to his darker impulses. As his life changes forever, Ethan conquers his demons, finds love, and discovers his real strengths and talents. This novel brilliantly captures the life and pressures of youth in America today.

In his 17 years as a high school administrator, Author Robert L. Destin has witnessed first-hand students like Ethan making bad choices. With so many of his students dying, Robert felt obligated to do something that would teach the students how to navigate through societies social pressures. So, he vowed to use his voice and creative writing skills to communicate his mission.