“A rocking great read. Kevin Lewis has faced his past with extraordinary honesty; all the violence and real life horror is there, building to a spellbinding epiphany. All youngsters—as well as their parents—should read this book and absorb the lessons it provides so clearly.” – Leon Bing, author of Do or Die
I personally know Kevin Lewis, and did the original editing of this book. It is written well and really a very interesting read. The end of the book is full of references backing up the different incidents mentioned in the story. Although the language throughout the book may be offensive to readers, as Kevin explained to me, "that is the way it was." - The end of the book is full of references backing up the different incidents mentioned in the story. Although the language throughout the book may be offensive to readers, as Kevin explained to me, that is the way it was. -”Judith Lambert
I personally know Kevin Lewis, and did the original editing of this book. It is written well and really a very interesting read. The end of the book is full of references backing up the different incidents mentioned in the story. Although the language throughout the book may be offensive to readers, as Kevin explained to me, "that is the way it was." - The end of the book is full of references backing up the different incidents mentioned in the story. Although the language throughout the book may be offensive to readers, as Kevin explained to me, that is the way it was. -”Judith Lambert
"This well-documented research offering has interpersonal appeal and a compelling story line. It is accurate and contains details necessary for higher education perusal in the disciplines of Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Communication Studies and Criminal Studies. I would also recommend it for Bible Study and Prayer groups seeking to put their faith into action and intercession. Kevin Lewis exposes one strata of American life all citizens should be aware of. This slice of life has a value which far exceeds anything a reader could pay; $17 is nothing for the knowledge and wisdom this narrative contains." Dr. C. S. Eigenmann, Professor of Communication Studies, Fort Hays State University, Amazon Review
For a small town girl from the central USA, boy was this book an eye opener. All through my life all I have seen about gangs are in the movies, magazines or on TV. Boy that is no match to what I learned in this book. The spirit of the book takes you into the each situation through Kevin's life with a REAL look at what day to day living is like for those, not just in gangs but how it is just to grow up in the neighborhood where gangs congregate day and night. I have heard through the years many say that these thug kids have a choice. This book shows and as I heard Kevin say at a speaking engagement, "If you don't know there is a choice how can you choose a different one"? People born and raised in Compton that are poor and never see streets outside of the city see the rest of the world like I saw gangs before this book, just a made up story on the TV. The language is sharp, but it is the real world in the streets of Compton. I was captivated and intrigued the whole book. I felt like I took a class in a whole different culture. My compassion has grown by leaps and bounds for children in the streets of gangs everywhere. I have donated this book to several institutions already. It is a great teaching tool for cultural awakening and a wake up call to bring forth great healing in our world. - Sharon Thompson
For a small town girl from the central USA, boy was this book an eye opener. All through my life all I have seen about gangs are in the movies, magazines or on TV. Boy that is no match to what I learned in this book. The spirit of the book takes you into the each situation through Kevin's life with a REAL look at what day to day living is like for those, not just in gangs but how it is just to grow up in the neighborhood where gangs congregate day and night. I have heard through the years many say that these thug kids have a choice. This book shows and as I heard Kevin say at a speaking engagement, "If you don't know there is a choice how can you choose a different one"? People born and raised in Compton that are poor and never see streets outside of the city see the rest of the world like I saw gangs before this book, just a made up story on the TV. The language is sharp, but it is the real world in the streets of Compton. I was captivated and intrigued the whole book. I felt like I took a class in a whole different culture. My compassion has grown by leaps and bounds for children in the streets of gangs everywhere. I have donated this book to several institutions already. It is a great teaching tool for cultural awakening and a wake up call to bring forth great healing in our world. - Sharon Thompson