Writing
Two-Eyed is proud to announce the release a book by Alex Correa titled, "On the Edge: a memoir." The book tells the story of Alex's childhood growing up in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.
Today Alex is a nationally recognized speaker, telling the the story of the abuse he suffered as a young boy and how that abuse led to his own alcohol and drug addiction and homelessness by the age of 12.
Alex was convicted of murder at the age of 14 and sentenced as an adult to prison. However, at the urging of a teacher he meets in jail, Alex turns his life around. Today he has spoken to dozens of groups, including the American Bar Association, the Supreme Court of New York and the U.S. Department of Justice.
At the right, you can read an exerpt from the book. You can also sign up for the book's mailing list to keep up with news and Alex's speaking events.
Use this site also to purchase a copy of the book.
Other Writing Projects
Recent writing projects by Two-Eyed and Terrence Hackett include the following:
- Reading On-Line (in a new window) - invited article on the important role of reading in young people's educations
- Chicago Tribune articles and book reviews (each article will open in a new window)
Buy the Book
Click the button below to find how you can purchase a copy of "On the Edge."
Mailing List
Join the "On the Edge" mailing list. Enter your e-mail in the box below and select your state of residence then click the "Subscribe" button.
Sample Chapter
Read an excerpt (in a new window) from "On the Edge." The file is an Adobe Acrobat PDF doucment.
Teachers Guide
For teachers, we have created a discussion guide for you to use. The discussion guide (in a new window) for "On the Edge" was created by professional educators to facilitate discussion in age-appropirate classrooms. The file is also an Adobe Acrobat PDF doucment.