Mixed Paths

<p><em>Mixed Paths</em> starts with an introduction to Caniya a Florida teenager who is distraught and heartbroken. Her mother doesn't support her fashion career dreams; she feels disconnected from her stepfather; and she is grieving her real father who separated from her mother when she was young. </p><p>Meanwhile in a less privileged neighborhood on the other side of town Caniya's best friend Karden gets in trouble with the wrong crowd. While he safely flees the scuffle he worries that staying in town will endanger his loved ones. Caniya and Karden run away to new beginnings to escape their hardships at home but neither of them is prepared for the unexpected truth waiting for them at their destination.</p><p>Each chapter in <em>Mixed Paths</em> is narrated from the viewpoint of different figures in the friends' lives fostering empathy and open-mindedness. This captivating story is a reminder of the importance of understanding other people's perspectives our interconnectedness with others and the meaningful growth that accompanies embracing life's inevitable complexities with allies by your side.</p>