This story is told by a 41 year old man named Rodney Carmichael, looking back upon his younger years and what he did to accomplish his dreams. Rodney is your average 12 year old kicking off middle school in Knoxville, Illinois; a small town kid with big dreams of being a boxer, a star Quarterback, a sports analyzer, a lawyer, a photographer, a basketball player, and a video game designer. He's the youngest child of 12 with 11 older brothers, all graduated from high school, except for his brother Jared. Jared was his only true friend; all the rest were just faces in the school hall, who nod when they pass, or give a little wince. Jared always told him to strive for his dreams, and that he can do anything he sets his mind to. When his other 10 brothers would laugh, Jared would reach out his hand. When Jared graduates and...