Bond of the Brotherhood

A riveting and emotionally powerful portrayal of the formative journey taken by an only child of a single mother in Toronto, Canada, during the 1980s, a time characterized by high immigration, racial tension, and economic despair. Fueled by a love of rock music, bicycling, and adventure, J. David Dutch invites readers into the audacious, often mischievous, escapades he experienced in this firsthand coming-of-age story set in a world before mobile phones and the internet. Within this vivid landscape, identity and relationships are shaped through a culture of weekend partying, live concerts, and unforgettable shared experiences. Finding supportive friends who can be trusted is challenging, and respect is hard to find. At the same time, concerns about finding a suitable male role model leads to an abusive relationship that threatens to tear mother from child. After curating a dependable set of friends, circumstances become increasingly reckless once the older brother of a friend and his buddy return on the scene. When the unthinkable occurs to a member of the inner circle, it changes the lives of those impacted forever, and from the ashes the bond of the brotherhood is formed.