The Carpenter’s Son is a story about Xola Gule, a young black businessman who is at war with himself. Coming from a poor background, he is faced with difficult circumstances that force him to find a way to survive. From a very young age, he learns how to make something out of nothing and does well to sustain a living.His debating and athletic talents took him to great heights in his late primary and early high school days, but the sudden death of his grandfather overshadowed everything and left him vulnerable to many influences that played a pivotal role in the adult he has become.