I Left My Heart in Harlem: He Made It Big in Hollywood — Margaret Clark

Six children and their mother moved into the Harlem Projects in New York City one cold winter day. Not all of the children who went in would survive long enough to leave Harlem, but they would leave their legacy. Years later six grandchildren would come out of the projects. This book is about the hopes and dreams of those six children and their mother. It is the story of how they struggled to survive among the drug dealers, thieves, hunger and poverty in the Harlem Projects. From the first dady, Liz hates Harlem and vows to someday leave and becomes successful. It is the story of how Liz, the main character, not only survives, but learns how to thrive and to help make some of her family's dreams come true. Most of all, this is a love story. It's about Liz's love for her family, her friends, and her first boyfriend, Mike, who becomes a successful basketball player. Received 4 and a half stars from Shelley Bagley- reviewer for Amazon. com!