Some Decisions Break Your Life.
Others Rebuild It.
A true story about surviving homelessness, suicide loss, fatherlessness, the streets, gangs, and the long road to becoming the person you choose to be.
The Runner Book
This is the real story of a young boy who had to learn to survive on the streets. He faced abandonment , homelessness, gang violence and lock up, but he never lost hope. Through his journey, he found the strength to take responsibility, build a family, and find a sense of belonging.
This book isn’t just a story. The Runner is proof that change is possible.
That where you start doesn’t have to be where you finish.
One Year Changed Everything
Straight ‘A’ kid
School council member
Rugby Captain
Age
Age
Straight ‘A’ kid
School council member
Rugby Captain
One year is all it took
15
Homeless
Surrounded by gang violence
Youth Detention
Age
Age
16
Homeless
Surrounded by gang violence
Youth Detention
Younger generations are being told who to blame. This book inspires the question:
Who to become?
Younger generations are being told who to blame. This book inspires the question:
Who to become?
“Nobody plans to destroy their life.
It happens one decision at a time.”
“Nobody plans to destroy their life.
It happens one decision at a time.”
“This book has the power to influence young people and inspire hope”
“A powerful story about choices and responsibility.”
“Every teen should read this book”.
— Secondary Teacher
— Youth Director
“A powerful story about choices and responsibility.”
— Secondary Teacher
“Every teen should read this book”.
— Youth Director
— Youth Director
“This book has the power to influence young people and inspire hope”
— Community Leader
— Community Leader
The Runner exists to help the next generation learn from mistakes they don’t have to make themselves.
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Meet the Author
The Runner exists to help the next generation learn from mistakes they don’t have to make themselves.
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Samuel Carter is a writer and speaker whose story began in survival and evolved into purpose.
At fifteen, he was navigating life on the streets — an experience that would later shape his understanding of identity, resilience, and choice.
Today, his work challenges young people to move beyond blame and take ownership of who they are becoming.
The Five Decisions
What Shapes Young Men & Women’s Lives
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Who you walk with determines where you end up.
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How you deal with pain shapes your life.
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At some point you decide who you are.
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You either control your life or your impulses do.
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You cannot change the past, but you can choose your direction.
Schools & Youth Programs
A Story That Starts Conversations
Exploring:
Peer Pressure
Decision Making
Resilience
Rebuilding
School Groups
Youth Program
Community Organisations
"I didn’t choose the streets — they chose me, and I had to survive."
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