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Chiraq Killinois
Chicago Illinois has been nicknamed time and time again as generations add to the city's legacy. You have monikers such as Chi-Town, The Windy City and most recently...Chiraq Killinois! This story chronicles the life of a teen by the name of Byron, who faces the same complexities as many of his peers in a city where the murder rate leaves an alarming 500 caskets dropping a year. Finding his girlfriend pregnant, Byron begins to reflect over the gang life in which he has lost so much of himself to. As times grows more dire each day, he is forced to think about his unborn child's chances at survival. Fueled by rage, his best friend Jemarkus is anything but in denial about their lives. Life was simple arithmetic to the loose cannon...either kill or be killed! Once the reality of Byron's wanting to escape gang-world and violent hell storm of Chiraq sets in on Jemarkus. The latter is willing to do anything to show Byron that he is making a grave mistake. Will the two clash or is their friendship enough to withstand the darkness that plagues so many of the youth?
Hood Chronicles and Racquel Williams have come together in this gripping story to not only emphasize the destruction in which is taking place in this particular city but also to enlighten others to the fact that there must be a bigger demand by us as a whole for a positive change. Conducting an interview with two gang members, Hood Chronicles attempts to give the readers a glimpse into the minds of those deemed America's Nightmare. To familiarize one's self is to understand and to understand is to be able to make a difference. Welcome to Chiraq Killinois!
Hood Chronicles and Racquel Williams have come together in this gripping story to not only emphasize the destruction in which is taking place in this particular city but also to enlighten others to the fact that there must be a bigger demand by us as a whole for a positive change. Conducting an interview with two gang members, Hood Chronicles attempts to give the readers a glimpse into the minds of those deemed America's Nightmare. To familiarize one's self is to understand and to understand is to be able to make a difference. Welcome to Chiraq Killinois!
69 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 14, 2013
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January 4, 2014
I loved this book. It took you into a world you only see on TV. Me being an author myself, the words hit me harder. The interview at the end was the most eye opening part. The struggles and outcomes of every character teaches you life lessons.
February 10, 2017
Great graphics
This book has great graphics. I could close my eyes and actually see everything play out in my mind. It gives you a true look at the Chi and the things that are actually happening today. Friends become foes. Byron was a product of his environment and that's when things really changed for him. That ending really tore me apart. That poor baby. She didn't deserve that. I hope that her and Byron make it through. The best part is the interview at the end. It put everything into perspective.
This book has great graphics. I could close my eyes and actually see everything play out in my mind. It gives you a true look at the Chi and the things that are actually happening today. Friends become foes. Byron was a product of his environment and that's when things really changed for him. That ending really tore me apart. That poor baby. She didn't deserve that. I hope that her and Byron make it through. The best part is the interview at the end. It put everything into perspective.
January 2, 2014
I loved it! These authors brought the business. The informative views of gang violence was well written and received. Waiting on part two
August 9, 2015
The knowledge at the end should be shared to the masses. Very real, gritty story. I am going to need pt. 2 a.s.a.p.
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