I Know What I Am and It's Not What You Call Me by Playwright Jonathan Spikes Opens Nov 12

MIAMI - Oct. 18, 2016 - PRLog -- Critically acclaimed author, playwright, producer and director, Jonathan Spikes, presents the stage play, "I KNOW WHAT I AM AND I AM NOT WHAT YOU CALL ME". The play, an adaptation of the book by the same name and the winner of the Soul Of Literature Book Club, 'Stamp Of Approval', depicts the internal struggles of a young man who is in a constant battle with himself as he comes of age. He grapples with the reality of who he is, his self-portrayal to friends, family and others; as well as, his quest for acceptance in the eyes of God.

His tumultuous journey towards inner peace and self-identity awareness offers moments of horror and abuse, unequally balanced with bright spots of humor and accomplishment. Ultimately, the young man triumphantly defeats his tragedies, fears and insecurities yielding him to enjoy a new life of self-esteem, survivorship and accomplishment. The gut wrenching honesty and openness of the author has garnered him accolades from avid readers...

Great Read! - Kerry Green on Amazon Kindle
I downloaded it to my e-reader thinking I'd "get to it soon". I read the first page and couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting! Great book. It touches on so many aspects of life: family, love, friendship, spirituality, forgiveness, redemption. I highly recommend it!

Most Honest Book Written for the Coming of Age! - Addicted to Amazon
This book by Jonathan Spikes is so powerful, I have to put it down just to get back in control of my emotions. Spikes is candid in the purest sense. I was so impressed with his story and how he holds nothing back, I was inspired to reveal more of my soul in my personal book which is underway. I highly recommend this book, especially, for youth who have no one to give them the right answers as they struggle through 'coming of age.' So wonderful, I could revisit again and again.

See the author in person at the 2016 Miami Book Fair taking place November 13^th – 20^th at Miami-Dade College-Wolfson Campus where books will be on sale. Get your autographed copies of I Know What I Am ... then come see the play for the complete experience.

The play is co-written by Jonathan Spikes and Shanteria Griglen. It is directed by Andre L. Gainey. "I KNOW WHAT I AM AND I AM NOT WHAT YOU CALL ME" will run from November 12-20, 2016 at the renowned African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in The Wendell A. Narcisse Black Box Theater; located at 6161 NW 22 Avenue, Miami, FL., 33142. There will be 2 shows daily; a 3PM matinee and a 7PM evening performance.

Tickets are available at www.jonathanspikes.eventbrite.com or www.jonathanspikes.org. Prices are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

There will be a red carpet VIP private screening on November 10, 2016, hosted by Cox Media radio personality, Ms. Jill Tracey, by invitation only. Public Opening Night will be November 12, 2016 at both 3PM matinee and 7PM.

For VIP private screening and Opening Night media inquiries please contact Cedric Dawkins, Freez Frame Marketing & Media at 305-804-4287 or email to freezframenyc@yahoo.com. For director, cast and all other interview requests please contact Karen Grey, A Better Concept PR at 954-566-2712 or kgrey@abetterconcept.com.

Jonathan Spikes - Author, mentor, motivational speaker, playwright is the founder and President of the Jonathan Spikes Foundation. Through growth and personal acceptance, he has emerged as the subject matter expert on bullying and self-esteem life lessons as well as team building programs. Spikes has parlayed his life experiences into lifesaving programs designed to elevate young people to their highest level of self-expression, teaching and showing them life's best lesson for living up to the principle of "to thy own self be true".  Of all the roles he has mastered, the most meaningful and fulfilling is that of father. Mr. Spikes is available for speaking engagements and interviews. For more information, visit www.jonathanspikes.org.