Social Sciences

Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison
Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison

Review:I met Shaka through social media and then in person at a party celebrating his 1st year of freedom. I have read all of his books and enjoyed each of them. However, Writing My Wrongs hit close to home. I have a brother in prison serving a life sentence for murder. Shaka was in several of the same facilities my brother has been in. His memoir has me wondering what my brother's life is like and has me wanting to know his story. I stopped visiting and writing to my brother years ago but after ... Read more

The Story of Rene Boxer Enriquez and His Life in the Mexican Mafia
The Story of Rene Boxer Enriquez and His Life in the Mexican Mafia

Review:I feel like this book could've been written slightly better but overall it was very good. The story goes into detail of the struggles he faced on his rise to power and everything he had to do to get there. Read more

HUSH
HUSH

Review:Riley has a hot as coals man in her life named Finn who doesn't believe much she says. But what a fire they have together. Best book I've read in a while. Loved every moment, every twist and turn looking for the money. But loved the hot flying sparks between these two. Goodness if he was only real and belonged to me. Read more

A mother’s cruelty. A daughter’s survival. A secret that couldn’t be told.
A mother’s cruelty. A daughter’s survival. A secret that couldn’t be told.

Review:This book was a tear-jerker! Hard to read at times.I became very angry with the father! How he could just ignore the abuse was beyond my understanding! I am amazed that children who have gone through such abuse can ever go on to live normal lives.I know LOVE can heal a lot of wounds! Read more

Based on a True Story (Call Me Tuesday Series Book 1)
Based on a True Story (Call Me Tuesday Series Book 1)

Review:So many times as I read this book, I had to stop & put it down. What Tuesday went through was beyond what my mind could handle. This is by far, one of the best books of this type, that I have ever read. Read more

If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer
If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer

Review:I read this book because the Goldman's owned the book and OJ did not profit from it. Although the book was not well written, it gave a look into the mind of someone that murdered two people. The book revealed him to be self absorbed and a true narcissist that cared only about himself. Read more

How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time
How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time

Review:Fantastic book for those interested in urban management and just beginning to understand the basics of the field. Speck outlines beautifully while keeping details that prove beneficial to maintaing interest in the novel. Read more

The Death and Life of Great American Cities
The Death and Life of Great American Cities

Review:Especially it occurs to you the spots in the books where you are familiar with. When reading the book, you are always reviewing how we can make the city, make our surrounding area better. A simple idea, e.g. a new restaurant, a new parking lot or a new park, might not be sufficient to boost local economy and vitality. Read more

Robert Moses and the Fall of New York - The Power Broker
Robert Moses and the Fall of New York - The Power Broker

Review:Many years ago a power-hungry man, with the biggest ego ever seen in recent times, decided to build a freeway (the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway) right THROUGH my neighborhood. This was done to many dozens of other little enclaves all over New York City. He ruthlessly ordered many people to move-out so that his highways could be built and he destroyed many communities by spliting ethnic enclaves right in two. He also had the audacity to build his highways all along the waterfront just because of h... Read more

The Death and Life of Great American Cities - 50th Anniversary Edition (Modern Library)
The Death and Life of Great American Cities - 50th Anniversary Edition (Modern Library)

Review:Especially it occurs to you the spots in the books where you are familiar with. When reading the book, you are always reviewing how we can make the city, make our surrounding area better. A simple idea, e.g. a new restaurant, a new parking lot or a new park, might not be sufficient to boost local economy and vitality. Read more

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