A Nation of Lords: The Autobiography of the Vice Lords

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Summary: Do yourself a favor and read this book
Review: A NATION OF LORDS chronicles the transformation of one of Chicago's most notorious street gangs from ruthless criminals to community leaders and activists. It is at once a horrifying and inspiring account, a must read for anyone with an opinion on the racial and economic oppression that plagues this country.

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Summary: Do yourself a favor and read this book
Review: A NATION OF LORDS chronicles the transformation of one of Chicago's most notorious street gangs from ruthless criminals to community leaders and activists. It is at once a horrifying and inspiring account, a must read for anyone with an opinion on the racial and economic oppression that plagues this country.

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Summary: A Sensational Journey into Gang Life
Review: A violent but inspiring journey into what seems like Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." Much has changed since the Sixties, but A NATION OF LORDS remains instrutive as Dawley's success in moving an outlaw street gang into constructive community action offers lessons and encouragement for taking on the toughest challenges in urban development. A great read for anyone.

Rating:
Summary: A Sensational Journey into Gang Life
Review: A violent but inspiring journey into what seems like Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." Much has changed since the Sixties, but A NATION OF LORDS remains instrutive as Dawley's success in moving an outlaw street gang into constructive community action offers lessons and encouragement for taking on the toughest challenges in urban development. A great read for anyone.

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Summary: Another Uncle Tom's cabin point of view
Review: Dawley's account of life amongst Chicago's Vice Lords is gritty and gripping -- the story of this powerful gang is told in the voices of gang members. It is an informative, yet entertaining read. Dawley doesn't miss a point and doesn't once resort to sensationalism --- he objectiviely recounts an amazing true story, that is sensational in itself. I highly recommend this book to anyone conducting serious research, as well as someone who merely wants a good story to read.

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Summary: Another Uncle Tom's cabin point of view
Review: This book I thought would be entertaining to me. I found out it was written by a white man from New England who grew up in an upper class family and went to a fine university. He moved to the ghetto for 2 years to "hang" with the Black people and "try to get things done" as he says. I found it to be a book of propaganda sending messages to people about how blacks are mistreated. I am black myself and thought the book had some ok stories from news clippings but overall the book was junk. I wouldn't get this one. Try Uncle Tom's Cabin.