Author of the memoir Neglected But Undefeated, the Friends 2 Lovers book series and Fighting To Become Champions: stories about resilience, faith, friendship and love.
Jonathan Anthony Burkett was born in Miami, Florida in 1987 and raised in Jamaica by his grandparents. Economic hardship and serious health challenges, including surgery in 2005, shaped his early life, but he refused to let them define him.
Reading and writing became his outlet. He has written a memoir, Neglected But Undefeated, the Friends 2 Lovers book series and Fighting To Become Champions, all published by Upstormed, and he founded Upstormed Records to release his own music.
His songs mix hip hop and soul with an uplifting message: change is hard but necessary, keep moving forward, and never give up on your dreams.
Jonathan releases inspirational hip hop and soul on his own label, Upstormed Records.
Digital editions are coming soon.
Jonathan's memoir: growing up unwanted by the mother who was supposed to love him most, and refusing to be defeated.
“You know my name, not my story. You've heard what I've done, but not what I've been through.”
— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Neglected But UndefeatedBest friends Claude and Kelly face tragedy together and find out whether friendship can become lasting love.
“It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships.”
— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: The UnthinkableClaude and Kelly begin life as a couple, and old relationships and a haunting past put everything at risk.
“It's risky most of the time, but its better to listen to your heart.”
— Jonathan Anthony Burkett, Friends 2 Lovers: Closed Doors OpenNew crises test whether Claude and Kelly can stay true to each other as the world around them gets more dangerous.
Boxing friends Devin and Clinton become bitter rivals when Clinton falls for Devin's sister, and their feud ends up in the ring.
Quotes from his books, as collected by readers on Goodreads.
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