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A gripping tale of personal revolution by a man who went from Crips co-founder to Nobel Peace Prize nominee, author, and antigang activist
When his L.A. neighborhood was threatened by gangbangers, Stanley Tookie Williams and a friend formed the Crips, but what began as protection became worse than the original gangs. From deadly street fights with their rivals to drive-by shootings and stealing cars, the Crips' influence -- and Tookie's reputation -- began to spread across L.A. Soon he was regularly under police surveillance, and, as a result, was arrested often, though always released because the charges did not stick. But in 1981, Tookie was convicted of murdering four people and was sent to death row at San Quentin in Marin County, California.
Tookie maintained his innocence and began to work in earnest to prevent others from following his path. Whether he was creating nationwide peace protocols, discouraging adolescents from joining gangs, or writing books, Tookie worked tirelessly for the rest of his life to end gang violence. Even after his death, his legacy continues, supported by such individuals as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Snoop Dogg, Jesse Jackson, and many more.
This posthumous edition of Blue Rage, Black Redemption features a foreword by Tavis Smiley and an epilogue by Barbara Becnel, which details not only the influence of Tookie's activism but also her eyewitness account of his December 2005 execution, and the inquest that followed.
By turns frightening and enlightening, Blue Rage, Black Redemption is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and an invaluable lesson in how rage can be turned into redemption.
Read Blue Rage Black Redemption A Memoir Stanley Tookie Williams Barbara Becnel Tavis Smiley Books
"This is more than just a book about the early days of Crippin. This is about a man who underwent a Malcolm X-esque transformation and realized that it was not too late to not only save himself from a destructive path, but ultimately others who find themselves being influenced by bad decisions. The message that one can gather is that in order to make necessary change, change must occur from within."
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Blue Rage Black Redemption A Memoir Stanley Tookie Williams Barbara Becnel Tavis Smiley Books Reviews :
Blue Rage Black Redemption A Memoir Stanley Tookie Williams Barbara Becnel Tavis Smiley Books Reviews
- This is more than just a book about the early days of Crippin. This is about a man who underwent a Malcolm X-esque transformation and realized that it was not too late to not only save himself from a destructive path, but ultimately others who find themselves being influenced by bad decisions. The message that one can gather is that in order to make necessary change, change must occur from within.
- This book Blue Rage is a eye opener to the fact of a life in rage at a very young age. Not knowing how to Channel this Energy that this young life had. And after all the chaos he learns that it could have been much more productive if someone had of grabbed he’s hands and give him supervision and instructions. A must read for young life’s.
- Good book
- Impressed by writing style and content.
No blame to others like i figured he would, took complete responsibility for his misguided actions.
A very candid account. - Good book. I used to think he's guilty, now I don't.
- It is really good to show his example and he had an experience, ofc he made a lot of mistakes and wanted ppl to stay out of trouble and encourage someone to not joint gangs, Gangs is worthless and useless. I enouraged my sons to read the boys and they understand what is "gangs" looks alike and what it does mean.
- Excellent
- This book was so insightful on redepmtion, showing you that no matter what hand yo were dealt with, you can always aspire to your true calling and self nature. May Tookie Wiliams memory live on as a lesson and aspiration to those in need.
