This book depicts life growing up for a young man in the urban streets of Brooklyn. The struggles of trying to fit in with friends as well as family. It shows how certain demographics and associations with people can affect your decisions in either a negative or positive way. Friends can easily become enemies and no one has your best interest in mind when it comes to money. There is no honor among thieves. Many valuable lessons can be found in each chapter. The title from Pawn to Kingpin symbolizes starting at the bottom and rising to the top. I hope that you find this reading not only entertaining but also motivating.