Hard White: On the Streets of New York Only One Color Matters

by Anthony Whyte, Shannon Holmes

The streets are pitch black, but a different shade of darkness has engulfed the north Bronx neighborhood known as Edenwald. Sleepless nights, suspicion, and violence are plaguing the hood, all a result of rampant use of cocaine, known as "hard white" among residents. Two Edenwald residents, Melquan and Precious, have big dreams but must sever their ties to street life in order to realize them. A story of triumph and tribulations, beating the odds, and nail-biting drama, this novel deftly unravels the story of two lives hang precariously over the crucible of hard white.

265 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Dalesha R · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a long time to really get into the book.
I wouldn't say it was a great read.