"Who is the Original Man and What Defines Him?Those are the questions that become Damiek's lifelong quest. Hismission creates Zig Zag Zig which is the unfiltered, raw storytellingadventure of a Caribbean immigrant coming of age in NYC and LosAngeles during the rebellious 1980s-90s. Pressures of familyexpectations, athletic dreams and fierce independence were tested bythe unforgiving streets to the camouflaged suburbs. The unapologeticinfluence of the Gods profoundly shapes his character to fearlesslychallenge the social norm. The struggle is real, his errors were costly andat times, life's traumas appeared normal. This author will take readers ona timeline expedition from crack cocaine to Covid-19 with lessons learnedin between." Zig Zag Zig is a powerful and riveting read of one man's journey that willtake you on a roller-coaster ride of family, discipline, heartache, lust andtransitions. Damiek draws you in and submerges you into his world. Heconnects you to his feelings and stimulates emotions which you may haveburied inside you for years. Zig Zag Zig is a truth serum we all need in ourlives." -Minerva Smith