Length1h 41m
About this audiobook
Before he became a man, a father, a teacher, or a coach, he was just a boy trying to make sense of a world that never slowed down for him.
**Chin Up, Chest Out: Volume I — The Boy** is a raw, unfiltered journey through the childhood of CLA. From the military neighborhoods of San Diego to the streets of Palmdale and back again, this powerful memoir explores family secrets, broken relationships, childhood innocence, betrayal, violence, and the experiences that shaped a young boy long before he understood their meaning.
Behind the fights, laughter, first kisses, and unforgettable adventures lies a deeper story of pain, confusion, survival, and resilience.
Some memories will make you laugh. Others will leave you speechless. And some will challenge everything you thought you knew about growing up.
**This isn't a story about a perfect childhood. It's a story about surviving the one you were given.**
Before the man came the boy.
And this is his story.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir, Other
Length1 hr 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 20, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Dedication
2Prologue — The Kid in the Mirror
3Chapter One — Murphy Canyon
4Chapter Two — Palmdale
5Chapter Three — East San Diego
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6Chapter Four — Back to Palmdale
7Chapter Five — Corona: The Fresh Prince
8Chapter Six — Riverside: The Man of the House
9Chapter Seven — Orange County: Finding My Swag
10Chapter Eight — The Boy Who Couldn't Go to the Shelter
11Chapter Nine — The Year Between
12Chapter Ten — The Jersey I Never Wanted
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