Growing Up Twice: Shaping a Future by Reliving My Past

Growing Up Twice is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful memoir that explores the complexities of mentorship, resilience, and human connection.

Through the eyes of Aaron Kirk Douglas, a Big Brother mentor working with an underserved teenager, we witness the transformative power of relationships in shaping our lives.

This book is not just a story; it's a testament to the healing potential of mentorship and its ability to change both the mentor's and mentee's lives for the better.

With raw honesty and unflinching empathy, Douglas takes us on a journey through his own past, revealing the challenges he faced as a gay teenager in the '70s and how these experiences shaped him into the mentor he is today.

Through his eyes, we see the world anew, filled with hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of human connection.

Whether you're a mentor or simply someone looking for inspiration in your own life, Growing Up Twice will leave you moved, inspired, and forever changed.