I read this book for my Sociology class. We had a list of books to choose from, and this one seemed interesting. It was captivating from the first chapter. I enjoyed hearing about a completely different lifestyle from my own and it was interesting to hear a first hand look at a gang especially since the author didn't seem to agree with everything that was happening and even showed a great deal of remorse over it. It wasn't until mid-late book that I lost interest. This was because the book began to slow down and it get's to the point where you are only reading because you want to find out what happens.
Extremely well written account of life lived on the wrong side of the fence,
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I grew up in the same neighborhood as the writers. They did an awesome job telling their stories
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I like that its a true story about gang life in chicago and it opens my eyes and it tells me the strugles that people that are in gangs have.And what poverty does and brings to a persons life i like that its very descriptive and you can actually picture the scene thats going on as you are reading.Its a very easy quick read you can read it in two days and 100% you'll love the book and would whant to read it again.i absolutely recommend reading this book and any one who reads it will tell you the same.I love everything about this book not one thing i dislike about it.I actually heard about this book years be for but all the library copies are sold out and i tried reading it on google but it only let me read about 15 pages do to copy rights.So i left of in page 15 and from those 15 pages it was so good i decided to buy it and read all of it and im glad i did.I really recommend reading this book and owning a copy.THANK YOU FOR READING.Read full review
I love this book I can read it over and over good price on it as well, i bought it because I live in Chicago an I know about the life he has been through and I my self know about the struggle and lost friends that have been with gangs and this book is also just a really good book to read. I wish others had the opportunity to read it and learn from it as well. I wish there was a 3rd book about it but hopefully in the future.
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