The One That Love Forgot

The Jesse MacBeth Story

By: Jesse A Macbeth

Narrated by: Drama Simpson

I, the ugly black kid, unwanted by an unknown father, sold for crack by a drug-addicted mother. I, the ugly black orphan who wept for love, yet no one cared. Who cried tears of blood that stained my soul with its pain. I, the ugly black orphan. The one who was raped and beat by the ones who claimed to love. The black boy who the government told: "No one will adopt an ugly black kid so learn to act white.”

The boy who thought nigger was his name. The boy who cut his wrist and begged Allah every night to die. The child who hung himself with no one to weep for him. I, the ugly black man who cries for the boy whose childhood was lost. His innocence stolen by every thrust of his abusers. I, the man who love forgot still bleeds from a past that has never healed.

©2019 Jesse A MacBeth (P)2025 Jesse A MacBeth

Story

This story touched me it’s sad that someone would have to go through that and at a young age but didn’t follow in the footsteps of his parents and became stronger and a better parents for his children may Allah bless you.

This is a riveting tale of determination

This story was extremely difficult to take in, but the author writes with an incredible sense of triumph and healing. I couldn't stop listening until I had finished the entire book. Jesse Macbeth did a stellar job telling his story. I want to read more of what he has written. Bravo!

Sorry you went through that

This was very touching and heartwarming I’m now understanding the the whole walk around mile in someone else’s shoes

Dark and harrowing

An incredibly horrifying but inspiring story of anguish, pain, and success. I praise Allah for giving Jesse the strength to endure then persevere and survive the impossible.

Really Good book

I highly recommend this book , easy read and keeps the reader captivated. Really good book