Tamika

by Sidi, Sidibe Ibrahima,

At age nine, Tamika Jefferson adored her father Marley. He was basically her world. But when he was arrested on trumped-up charges, she quickly learned that her world would be turned upside down. Tamika is ignored and neglected by her mother who seems to care more about receiving her green card so she can permanently stay in the United States than protecting her daughter from the unwanted advances of a boyfriend who continuously lies about marrying her so she can become a naturalized citizen. At one point, Tamika's mother even suggests to little Tamika that she needs to grow up and do what she has to just as her mother has been doing things for her. Get lost in this gripping tale about how the system fails to protect young Tamika from those that would do her harm yet doesn t hesitate to punish her when she finally defends herself. And find out how far Tamika s alter ego, Tammy who shows up inside of Tamika s head during the years of abuse will go to protect her when no one else will. This story follows Tamika from her early years of being abused to her life after being released from prison for the murder of her accuser to taking over her father s illegal business to ultimately becoming the leader of the notorious Unity of Jamaican Brothers crime syndicate.

290 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Shatika · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book I couldn't put it down I always wanted to know whats going to happen next can't wait to read the sequel tamika is ruthless she has a low tolerance level when it comes to pure FUCKERY!

[Kendell That'sMe]

GOOD

[Alexus Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is so good I think that all of you read it

[Ymassena]

I think you should read this book because it'S A GOOD BOOK

[Gabrielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's interesting and kind of funny