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Summary: The Gor-Don's Magical Book Review
Review: I could not put this book down until i got to the last page...i felt what he was going though. I recommend Peopl read this book to fully understand what is going on in this great man's mind. After reading this book i see how much of a spirtual person he is and i understand him a little more. Must Read!!!
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Summary: Earl...The Life of DMX
Review: It's amazing how Earl Simmons aka DMX can overcome such a problemed childhood and become one of the most admired Icons. When you watch a famous person on T.V. or listen to them on the radio the first thing that you think about is how rich they are and how famous they are, but you never think about how much they've been through to get this far in life.
As a child DMX was abused by his mother and didn't have anyone to take care of his except for his grandmother, which his mother rarely allowed him to go see her. Growing up in the Projects in Yonkers didn't make it any easier for him. Life was very rough for him, but his passion for music opened a brand new life for him, which completely turned his life around.
Reading this book was one of the best things i did in my humanities class this year. I couldn't stop reading this book once i started. Reading autobiographies was always one of my favorite things to do because they can teach a person a lot about life in general. Learning from peoples mistakes can help you in life by teahing you not to committe the same mistakes they've made.
I would recommend this book to everyone who's a DMX fan and everyone who likes to read about someone else's life. In my opinion i think it's one of the best autobriographies out there. So go get it ASAP
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Summary: The Gor-Don's Magical Book Review
Review: The book E.A.R.L. is an autobiography and it takes you through the life of Earl Simmons a.k.a. DMX. It starts off when he was a kid and it describes what it was like growing up. Then it slowly progresses into him as a teenager and now an adult.Earl Simmons a.k.a. DMX was born in Baltimore Maryland in 1970. He didn't live there very long. Shortly after coming to this world he moved to Yonkers and that is where he spent most of his life. He had 5 sisters and 2 brothers. His mom wasn't always there for him so he relied on his Grandmother when he needed help. His Grandmother was his role model in his life and the inspiration to him writing music. He started to get really into rap music in the 1990's. Since being signed to a record label he has released 5 CDs''. This book was very entertaining to read. Leaning about someone else's past and present is very interesting to me. The issues that the book brings up are how bad some areas in the inner city actually are. It explains what really happens and the struggle that he had to go through. I highly recommend reading this book. It was very good and easy to read. It gave you an actual visual idea of what was really going on in his life. By: ML
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Summary: E.A.R.L.
Review: This book is a MUST read for anyone who loves hip hop and is intrigued by rapper DMX. I admit when I got this book I put off reading it for awhile because I thought it was gonna be your average biography type book BUT was I suprised!!! This autobiography read like a novel and as you turn each page you want to read more and to know more about DMX. He holds nothing back and is just as raw as his rhymes; you will learn alot about him you would have never even believed if someone else told you but this IS his story. Read this book and you'll feel like you've known him all your life. He definitely has earned his place in the spotlight. Much luv, X!
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Summary: A story of the complexities of the American experience....
Review: This book is a story that demonstrates the complexity of the human experience. It provides an insightful and attention-grabbing look into the innerworkings of the American urban experience, highlighting the impact of poverty, unemployment, hopelessness, failure and also perseverence, vision, triumph and success. I decided to read this book because I saw an interview with DMX that revealed an interesting person who was a loyal and devoted husband and father, a man with depth and a unique message to tell. While I think the substance of this book is definitely of 5 star calibre, the overall delivery (particularly the language), does not reflect the highly articulate personality that I saw when DMX was interviewed. On the one hand I can understand that the "keep it real" language was used in order to engage readers that may not normally read on a regular basis, I feel like this strategy has some shortcomings. DMX's story deserves to be heard by many and I feel that some readers may be turned off by the language in the book. In the middle of the book, I was tempted to discontinue reading, having reached the point of saturation with regard to the same old four letter words, hyphenated expletives, etc. However, I continued through and was rewarded by the poetic, powerful and thought-provoking ending of the book. So, that said, I say read this book and digest the fruits of this satisfying life story (and the accompanying lyrics). I hope that more such stories get told and if you are left feeling angry about some of the things that are done to DMX (and that he does as well) and frustrated by the shortfalls of the American experience/dream for many young Americans, suggest the book to a friend. I hope you find this commentary useful ;).....
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Summary: A story of the complexities of the American experience....
Review: This book is a story that demonstrates the complexity of the human experience. It provides an insightful and attention-grabbing look into the innerworkings of the American urban experience, highlighting the impact of poverty, unemployment, hopelessness, failure and also perseverence, vision, triumph and success. I decided to read this book because I saw an interview with DMX that revealed an interesting person who was a loyal and devoted husband and father, a man with depth and a unique message to tell. While I think the substance of this book is definitely of 5 star calibre, the overall delivery (particularly the language), does not reflect the highly articulate personality that I saw when DMX was interviewed. On the one hand I can understand that the "keep it real" language was used in order to engage readers that may not normally read on a regular basis, I feel like this strategy has some shortcomings. DMX's story deserves to be heard by many and I feel that some readers may be turned off by the language in the book. In the middle of the book, I was tempted to discontinue reading, having reached the point of saturation with regard to the same old four letter words, hyphenated expletives, etc. However, I continued through and was rewarded by the poetic, powerful and thought-provoking ending of the book. So, that said, I say read this book and digest the fruits of this satisfying life story (and the accompanying lyrics). I hope that more such stories get told and if you are left feeling angry about some of the things that are done to DMX (and that he does as well) and frustrated by the shortfalls of the American experience/dream for many young Americans, suggest the book to a friend. I hope you find this commentary useful ;).....
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Summary: Great!!!
Review: This book offers an inside look into the life and mind of the ever popular DMX. He has proved himself time and time again, and made the best of a poverished and difficult childhood. DMX is not only a great rapper and entertainer, he is a admirable man. I've read this book four times since buying it (the day it came out) and each time I learn something new about him. This is a great buy that every hip hop fan should have.
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Summary: Surprised!!!
Review: This book really surprised me. I like DMX as a performer, but my admiration for him subsided when I read an article about him in Vibe magazine. I read how foul he is to his wife, by cheating on her with several different women; I guess that comes with the lifestyle, but whatever. After that I really didn't listen to his records that much because they seemed to have been getting corny, I think his first album was the best. Then I read this book and I was shocked to and intrigued when I read about his life, from a toddler to who he is today. I respect the way he talks about his wife now and his kids and how much he loves them and that they are his life. I didn't not know that he had a drug problem, for some reason that really surprised me. I was also surprised to find out that he was the one who came up with the "spelling" style of rap, that K-Solo bit off of him, for some reason I found that hard to believe. I didn't like when he said that he was going to teach his son how to smoke his first blunt and that he was his dog first and his father second. When I read that I felt sorry for his son, because that means he is taking that dog stuff to seriously. He also bragged about giving his brother his first blunt and got him hook on weed. I wasn't too crazy about that but I guess that was the realness of the book. Overall, the story was very interesting and I like to see autobiographies from my generation, especially those who game straight from the ghetto, like me. Later!!!
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Summary: E.A.R.L.- Ever Always Real Life
Review: This book was one of the best books that I have ever read, and I am a very avid reader. Most autobiographies read like television documentaries and tend to leave out a lot of stuff. DMX keeps it as raw as could be. Starting out talking about how he constantly still has nightmares,Earl takes us on a journey through Yonkers where he grew up without a father and a mother who didn't care. Growing up people always referred to him as Crazy Earl and problem child, and he made it true for them. Resorting to robbing and stealing, Earl began his incarceration at the age of 10. Going from groups homes to the hole, he found lyrics to help ease all of the pain that he suffered. The only solace in his life came when he found his wife, Tashera, and then he was shown unconditional love. She stuck by his side through his drug addiction and was there for him when he got beaten up so badly his jaws were wired shut for four months. This book is a must read for young boys who think that they want to live a street life. This could also be an eye-opener for a lot of adults who don't understand rappers and "hoodlems. Most of these people don't chose this lifestyle, it chooses them and they have to live with it. In the words of DMX,
"To live is to suffer, but to survive, well, that's to find meaning in the suffering".
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Summary: amazing...
Review: this is one of the best books i've read in a while, it tells DMX's story like i've never seen it before. I was just a casual DMX fan before i read this, but now I want to get all of his CDs, this book has given me a new respect for him. highly reccomended
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