Three years after moving to Chicago with two suitcases and a graduate degree I could not afford, I began to understand that cities do not break you all at once. They do it quietly, in rent increases, in subway delays, in the silence of neighbors who do not know your name. This is the story of how ambition hardened into survival, and how survival reshaped who I thought I was.
Survival
Coming of Age
Newadult
Identity
Journey
Psychological
Family
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (3)
GenreLiterary Classics
Length55 mins
Publish dateFeb 22, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
4Chapter 4
2Chapter 2
5Chapter 5
3Chapter 3
6Chapter 6
About the author
Judson Powers
I am writer drawn to stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. My work explores themes of resilience, justice, and quiet courage, often set against pivotal moments in American history. Through deeply human characters and immersive settings, I aim to give voice to those whose struggles and triumphs shaped the world we inherited.View all audiobooks by Judson Powers
