As one of the original Freedom Writers, Darrius Garrett and the stories of his classmates and their influential teacher have been clad in the history books through their own best-selling book and its resulting Hollywood movie entitled “Freedom Writer” where the character “Marcus” is solely based on Darrius Garrett. Now, to finish what he started, Garrett tells his own story in intimate detail; a tale of struggle, survival and change that is poised to inspire people around the world.
Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/15/2013 -- While the story of the Freedom Writers has entertained millions through Richard LaGravenese’s 2007 smash-hit movie, those who knew and experienced the work of Erin Gruwell first-hand have since remained mostly silent. In an effort to share his story and ignite change within today’s generation, Freedom Writer Darrius Garrett is reintroducing his talent for writing to the world with his compelling and powerful new book.
‘Diary of a Freedom Writer: The Experience’ tells the bold and gripping story of Garrett’s struggles and challenges during his years growing up in Long Beach, California. It’s a story that will shock many while inspiring change in those who can relate to the author’s experiences.
Synopsis:
Survivor... a word continuously thought of when reading this memoir. Upon the release of The Freedom Writers Diary and film adaptation starring Hilary Swank in 2007, New York Times bestselling author Darrius Garrett realized that both book and movie tell the Freedom Writer Story as a whole, but not on a personal level. During speaking engagements, the same questions always surface: 'Did Ms. Gruwell change you? How did you make it out of the gang life? What stopped you from killing yourself?' Darrius's answers are inside.
Diary of a Freedom Writer takes you on a journey beyond the classrooms to the treacherous streets of Long Beach, California. An innocent little boy born in poverty and raised in a violent environment, Darrius became a product of the streets, written off by the school and judicial systems alike, growing up in an environment full of gangs and drugs. He spent his life searching for a father figure until he became a Freedom Writer, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and finally a father himself. His story is that of a man realizing his experiences are what made him the man he has been seeking to be all his life. Upon beating the odds, Diary of a Freedom Writer serves as proof that Darrius's story of struggle, life, change, and hope will uplift, educate, encourage, and inspire.
As the author’s PR agent explains, Garrett’s story is one of immense value and potential.
“His memoir should achieve many awards in its run to be used as a tool in every home, workplace and classroom to ignite change within people especially youth that can identify with the Freedom Writers Movie. People will read this book over and over again feeling more knowledgeable and inspired as Darrius Garrett has traveled the world using his life story to help others change their lives for the better,” says Brittany Fisher.
Continuing, “His influence on people, mainly youth, has been widely accepted as Darrius Garrett is on a mission to help cease the violence, intolerance and injustice in our world and in youth while replacing the voids of life with hope for prosperity and a positive future.”
With the book’s popularity expected to soar, interested readers are urged to purchase their copies as soon as possible.
‘Diary of a Freedom Writer: The Experience’ is available now: http://bit.ly/1a1s1ie
More information can be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryOfAFreedomWriter
About the Author: Darrius Garrett
Darrius Garrett, Co-Bestselling Author/Actor/Poet/Motivational Speaker/Freedom Writer amongst other entertainment business ventures, has been writing for some time now. Darrius's major credits are his contributions as co-author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling book entitled “Freedom Writers Diary (1999),” and "Freedom Writers Diary 10th Anniversary Edition (2009)", which was also made into a motion picture entitled “Freedom Writer (2007)” . To add to his literary credits Darrius has also written two plays and became the resident playwrite for the El Camino College-Compton Theatre program working with Dr. Pieter Van Niel. Darrius has a poetry book published as well as he writes scripts for movies & Television.