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“My friends brother recomended this book for me and after he told me about it i thought and said i would like to give this book a try.”
Davon T wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Couldn't put it down. I was very happy with the way this story was written, it was just the right amount of detail to get the full picture, but not a lot of over explaining. Which I think is necessary when you think of the lifestyle Mr.Morris is exposing us to. I had to read every single word in the binding really. ”
Mona wrote this review Sunday, July 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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OOSA Online Book Club wrote this review Sunday, November 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"War of the Bloods in My Veins" chronicles the life of DaShaun Morris. His story starts with him being 9 years old and having to move to Phoenix and live with his aunt to going to school and feeling as if he has no choice but to join a gang because of the war between the gangs on the streets. It explains how he is initiated into a gang, the feeling the gang represents to him, the feeling of belonging and family, how he gets caught up in gang activities from gunning down anyone in affiliation with a rival gang, and the friends he loses. This is the story of one man's pain and personal hell.
This was a difficult story for me to read, considering that this is a true story. It is so sad to see or hear of a child involved in so much violence and self destruction. In some ways I felt bad for young DaShaun, but then I began to get angry because of all the lives that were taken and it seems as if legally and on the streets he has gotten away with it. This is a bold book to have written considering he is writing about accounts of his life that are illegal and the murders he has committed. It’s nice to know that he has changed his life, but what about the ones that were killed in cold blood because they wore the wrong color? They will never have the chance to change their lives. I guess the lesson to be learned in reading this book is for young kids to avoid getting involved in a gang.
Reviewed by: LeonaR
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“This book was recommended to me by someone else. It is not a book I would have chosen for myself, but after reading it, I had the same reaction I had after reading C-Murders book: My knowledge had been increased and my compassion and understanding toward those who have encountered the harsh side of life was increased. It greatly humbled me, especially after seeing this young man on a documentary. I pray he will stay focused and keep pressing on.
Voncele Savage wrote this review Friday, October 17 2008. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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