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“"We are our brothers' keepers. If we live like we have been destined to live as brothers, not strangers, but brothers, even places like this will be like home for a weary Apostle."
Nardsbaby wrote this review Monday, September 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
As you read The Apostles it takes you through past and present in the life of Shawn Terson. A child with the misfortune of an abusive step-father, with an alcoholic mother who stood to the side adjusting the volume on the radio in order to avoid hearing her son being beaten.
ULTIMATELY Shawn takes a stance against the abuse after the loss of his only friend. At age 14 Shawn is convicted unjustly to four years to The St. Charles Boys Reformatory. We witness the exit of Shawn Terson, and the remarkable birth of Solemn Shawn. The most revered, and Leader of the well organized Apostles.
Solemn Shawn decides that after twenty years it's time for The Apostles to do things legitimately.
"Apostles, now is not the time for any disloyalty."
As a war finds it's way to The Apostles feet, they deal with it vowing that this is it! Shawn has loss so much and his only thing now is to get away and try something new; maybe take a walk in the rain, A?
But, Vee leader of the not so equal Governors' once loyal Apostle and now Solemn Shawn's number one nemesis, stumbles on the revenge that he's always wanted. Finally to repay Shawn for his treachery. Unlike Solemn Shawn Vee subjects his insubordinates with corporal punishment, and has chosen to lead them into destruction.
This is an extreme read, A. It's set in the streets of CHI so ya'll know I was page turning like yeah, A this here spot is nice.
The Apostles' is guaranteed to explain to you what happens in the lives of some of our equivalents. Take a walk with Y. Blak Moore, I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
All of you so called AVID readers tired of trying to cipher through the hoopla looking for the truth ... this is the book for you, A! Good looking out on the recommendation Tee-Tee!”
“Solemn Shawn has such a powerful presence you forget he is a character in a book. Everything about him epitomizes what a man should be.
OOSA Online Book Club wrote this review Saturday, April 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This story is about Shawn and the Apostles. The Apostles are more than a gang. They are a family; that takes care of one another putting no one man above the rest.
Solemn Shawn, conveys to the family that it's time to get out of the street business forever, will it work? Or will they remain the most notorious gang in Chicago feared by all?
I absolutely loved this book, and highly recommend it!”
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