The Heart of a City

The story follows Alexander Miller, who, after a miraculous revival from dying before birth, faces a tumultuous life marked by danger and neglect. Taken from a nurturing home, he and his siblings navigate the perilous streets of Chicago's Southside, encountering repeated brushes with death and the abuse of uncaring guardians. As he nears the brink of being placed in state custody, the ten-year-old struggles to maintain his sanity amidst the chaos and trauma that define his existence.