DOMONIC SMITH
Award Winning Author
New Release
THE TRUE SUCCESS STORY OF AN UNDERACHIEVER
In The True Success Story of an Underachiever, we follow the life of a young protagonist striving to escape the grip of street life. He confronts a constant barrage of obstacles poverty, peer pressure, systemic barriers, and inner doubts that threaten to derail his dreams. Despite being labeled an underachiever by others, he fights to prove that one’s background doesn’t have to define one’s future. Through hardships, small victories, betrayals, and hard won lessons, the story charts a journey not just toward external success, but toward self-worth, resilience, and the discovery of what success really means.
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Raw, unorthodox, and unforgettable-this memoir pulls you into the fast-paced streets of New York City, where struggle and survival collide with love, family, and the power of choice. Dominic Smith takes readers through the highs and lows of his journey, reliving the surprises, heartbreak: and triumphs that shaped his evolution.
More than a rags-to-riches tale, this is a story of growth, resilience, and transformation-proof that even an
"underachiever" can rise, redefine succes. and share the fruits of
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"More than a rags-to-riches tale, this is a story of growth, resilience, and transformation- proof that even an
"underachiever" can rise, redefine succes. and share the fruits of changes "
Praise & Reviews
First and foremost, I just want to say how proud I am of you. When I read your book, I was in complete awe. I honestly had no idea you were out in the streets like that the things you went through, the life you lived... it opened my eyes to a side of you I never really knew.
To see where you came from, to learn the small, intimate details of your journey, and then to see the man you’ve become today it’s nothing short of beautiful.
"I felt parts of my own story woven into yours, and that made it hit even deeper for me"
Dominic Smith's The True Success Story of an Underachiever is a raw, heartfelt memoir that pulls readers into the struggles and triumphs of growing up in Harlem. Smith does not shy away from painting an honest picture of poverty, peer pressure, and the constant obstacles he faced while navigating an environment where success often feels out of
Grifith’s voice tells the story of all women “The Seattle Post Review”
About Domonic Smith
Domonic Smith is a South Bronx native whose life illustrates the power of transformation. Growing up amid hardship and limited opportunity, he struggled to find his way, but eventually turned those challenges into motivation. Today, Domonic is deeply committed to serving the youth community by mentoring, speaking, and modeling resilience. Through his writing, outreach, and example, he aims to show young people from similar backgrounds that change is possible, and that greatness can emerge from even the toughest starts.
