For teen in trouble, streetwise mentor makes the difference, was very interesting because of how personal it was. I was really brought into a total stranger?s life without even seeing their face and still I managed to care about everything they said. This piece is real and gives hope to those going down the wrong path or those whose peers are deviating from safe and positive ways of life. In this piece a troubled teen turned positive role model, Kenny Jackson, helps kids who are struggling when it comes to making beneficial choices. Jackson feels a connection with many of these young men because they remind him of himself which allows him to better understand them and be patient. This piece is raw and beautifully illustrates the importance of what Jackson does while literally hearing his voice and the voice of who he has helped. This piece is my favorite so far and hopefully will inspire others.