The II Circles

From a kid with thick glasses and a blind spot in the world’s eyes to a survivor of Memphis streets, federal charges, family betrayal, and corporate boardrooms, this is the unforgettable true story of Antonio L. Cox.In The II Circles, Antonio takes you on a raw, unflinching journey through the two circles of life: the one people see, and the one they don’t. Born with poor eyesight and written off early, he learns to turn his so-called handicap into a superpower—watching, waiting, and mastering the art of survival.From witnessing violence as a child in South Memphis, to hustling in the crack era, to house arrest, fatherhood, heartbreak, and a shocking paternity twist—Antonio’s path is anything but straight. Along the way, he discovers that loyalty cuts both ways, family can be both refuge and battlefield, and the streets don’t just exist in the hood, they move into corporate America, too.With raw humor, unapologetic honesty, and gripping detail, this memoir shatters the blueprint of the “blind underdog” and redefines what it means to see clearly.Perfect for readers of memoirs like The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, Monster, and A Child Called “It”—this is a story of grit, growth, and getting your 40 acres… even when the world says you don’t deserve them. Read more