Wised Up

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Summary: Having Been There...
Review: Having grown up in the same neighborhood (Hampden), and lived on the same street (Keswick Rd.) as Charlie Wilhelm, I would never have known the blatant criminal activity he was into, and just feet from my own doorstep.. Hampden was a pool of organized crime, even to this day, like many parts of Baltimore. I know because I lived there. Though I didn't know him personally, Charlie and his crew were well known and feared throughout the community. Only after reading his book would I realize just how far reaching their crimes spanned, even to murder. Lucky for Charlie, he 'Wised Up' before it was too late.

Being a resident to the often mean streets of Baltimore myself, I was inspired by Wilhelm's choice to come clean, and amazed at his courage to change even when faced with overwhelming odds and the threat of being killed for his decisions.

This is absolutely one of the greatest and most fascinating books I've ever read. I simply couldn't put it down. Charlie's tale of redemption from his criminal life are like that of a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Not only is the book an awesome read, but it is an inspiring story that could help to reach others who want out of their criminal ways. Great job, Charlie!

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Summary: Excellent read, facinating tale
Review: I found this book impossible to put down. It is not only a facinating story of a bad guy's struggle to go good, it also provides an abundance of facts related to the history of Baltimore's underground crime world and how the police and FBI interact with wise guys in their attempt to stop these crimes. This book is a MUST read.

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Summary: Wised Up by Charlie Wilhelm
Review: I highly recommend this book for ANYONE who is interested in true life drama and even for those who prefer crime fiction. It captivated me from the first page and I couldn't put it down - Charlie has more guts than anyone in most fictional stories

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Summary: Not worth my time..
Review: If you have read any other books of the gangter and mob books you will find nothing new in this one..Seen one gangter seen em all...He is not the first one to write a book.. Of turning his self in and going straight....

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Summary: Thrilling
Review: My first read of this genre of book. AWESOME. I couldn't get my nose out of this book. My life was put on hold for 2 1/2 days because I couldn't put it down. Captivating from the first chapter.