Welcome to the world of Eric and his friends! Eric is a bright young boy living in Atlanta in an upper middle class home. Because his parents are both hard working, he wants for nothing but he is still lacking something much needed in his life. He is faced with tough decisions and at times makes the wrong decisions which will lead to surprises he is not ready to handle. This book is an educational tool for youth to help them cope with the ups and downs of school and peer pressure. The lessons in this story are many and sure to help parents, teachers and students in applying positive principles for "life in the middle".