Puttin' In Work: This Life Ain't For Everybody (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798325341830)

Eric "E" Robinson is your typical 12th grader, but he's far from the popular crowd. In fact, he's a nerd in school, often overlooked and underestimated. Desperate to change his social status, Eric makes drastic decision: he joins a gang called the Goon Squad.

At first, being part of the gang feels exhilarating. Eric revels in the trappings of gang life - the money, the cars, the attention from girls. He finds himself immersed in a world of clubs, popping bottles, and throwing up gang signs with swagger.

As Eric becomes more entrenched in the gang, he begins to feel a sense of fear creeping in. Hearing the other members boast about the violence they've committed fills him with dread. And when he's told it's his turn to do some "work" for the gang, he's faced with a monumental decision.

Caught between the allure of popularity and the weight of moral conscience, Eric must choose: will he go through with the robbery, succumbing to the pressures of gang life, or will he muster the courage to defy the expectations of the Goon Squad and stay true to himself?

In this gripping tale of identity, peer pressure, and moral conflict, Eric's journey forces him to confront the harsh realities of his choices and decide what kind of person he truly wants to be."