*NEW* BOOK RELEASE
Little Ghetto Boy is a powerful novel inspired by true events that takes readers back to the streets of 1980s Brooklyn—a time of crack, crime, hip-hop, broken families, and impossible choices.
More than a coming-of-age story, it’s a journey of faith, resilience, and hope. Through heartbreak, foster care, violence, and adversity, one young man discovers that your past doesn’t have to define your future.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to overcome life’s toughest obstacles, this book is for you.
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One Story Can Change Everything
Eric Watts was born and raised in Brooklyn NY, where poverty and violence were everyday realities. He often took the long way home from school to avoid gangs—determined to stay on a path of his own choosing.
Though Eric was inspired by his NYC Public School teachers, the wisdom of Malcolm X and Albert Einstein, it was his faith in God that pushed Eric through academic struggles, earning two college degrees, becoming a mentor to many, a family man, and a voice for his community.
“My journey is a testament to the power of perseverance. No matter what battles you face, you have the strength to rise. Believe in yourself—your dreams are limitless. I have a story to tell.”
Eric R. Watts
What Readers Say
“Eric Watts speaks softly with kind eyes, but his poetry tells the true story of a little boy whose life in Bedford-Stuyvesant was anything but kind. He drinks red wine, listens to jazz, and calls that happiness.”
Monica Rozenfeld, Patch
“If ever there was a young Brooklyn author who has learned how to make lemonade from life’s lemons, it’s likely to be Eric Watts.”
Joyce Shelby, NY Daily News
“I had a series of emotions running rampant when reading this outpouring of experiences and emotions. It’s a contemporary look at a contemporary, urban struggle. I enjoyed the ride, looking forward to the next..”
Harry S.
