The Betrayal of Joel

The Betrayal of Joel is the all too familiar story of how an innocent boy is betrayed by present day society. When his father, whom he adored, is no longer in his life, he feels he must protect his mother. He becomes entangled in a world of drugs and crime, from which he feels helpless to escape.
The story illustrates how, so often, the very people who decry the drug culture and the destruction it causes to the young and vulnerable are often those individuals who perpetuate the problem through their own addictions. A cast of colourful characters are interwoven in Joel's story, in particular his art teacher who inspires him to believe in himself and pursue his dreams.
This is a story which everyone who cares about the future of our young people should read.
There is no time for complacency concerning the lives of the Joels of this world. All too often, so much creativity and potential are sadly lost in an underworld of darkness and negativity. Young people should be full of hope and dare to dream!