SHAREEF MABROUK grew up in TriBeCa New York, and launched his writing career by winning a fifth grade poetry contest. After studying the art of welding in Northampton Community College, Shareef took up sketch comedy writing at The People's Improv Theater, and later expanded his talents by selling paintings, reciting poetry and other writings at various cafes in the city. He currently lives in Park Slope Brooklyn, and is enjoying the art of what life brings. This is his first book.