Guest– Jonathan Conyers

Written By Kimberly Palmer

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Ep. 29: Jonathan Conyers, Author of “I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here”

 

The life of Jonathan Conyers is full of junctures where it appears he’s not going to make it. Both of his parents battled addiction to crack cocaine, yet somehow managed to instill in their son a desire to be educated and advance in the world. As he grows, Jonathan is surrounded by teachers and mentors who take special interest in him and encourage him to reach high, including “Dico,” his transgender debate coach, whose support ultimately alters the trajectory of his life –and Jonathan changes Dico’s in return. In this Blue Sky conversation, Jonathan details some of the highlights of his remarkable memoir, his reasons for writing it, and what continues to motivate him today.


Resources:

Jonathan Conyers: Twitter

Purchase His Book: Website

 

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