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Gangs and Drugs (Tookie Speaks Out Against Gang Violence)

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This 24 page book has a lot of information that Parents should sit down with there children ages 5-15 and read together and talk with their children about how they feel and if they have every been approched by a gang(s) member, and if so what how to handle the situation.

After reading all of the the Books, I knew that it is a must for the School's Organizatios, Colleges Educators, Parents, and most of all the youth to have them, Needing to ansewer a question, just knowing what to look out for, or being able to stay way from the negatives. These Books are also good for class asignments!.

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Sandra D

I work at a private school, teaching a first grade class. Mycolleagues and I found Tookie's books on gang violence fascinating andinformative. The glossary was particularly helpful, defining streetterminology such as 'hood and street soldier. My only lament was thatTookie himself could not be there in person to offer further adviceand words of wisdom.

I find it interesting that the author would make such a wonderful effort to help children, after having murdered parents. I wonder if he sent autographed free copies to the children of the people he murdered.

I also find it interesting, that in over 20 years on death row, he was only able to write a handful of "children's books".

That these books would find their way into our public school systems, where this man takes on the role of Martyr and Folk Hero, speaks volumes about our schools.

The book is as shallow as the man who wrote it.

I am a gang and youth violence expert working with the San Diego County Office of Education, Safe Schools Unit. I have alerted many of our schools about the series of books by Stanley "Tookie" Williams. I do not recommend the purchase of this book. The content of the books are not appropriate for young people. The images of gangs are not accurate (Too much negative sterotyping). The book is written in a simplistic style that will quickly bore young students. Youth need to critically examine information not be talked down to. You may email me for alternate suggestions for gang prevention books for youth.

Tookie's book is a must read. It describes the reality of gang life, and exposes the injustice and racism in the criminal injustice system. Tookie takes a stand against violence and shows his commitment to stopping gangs, yet he remains on death row. He has recently been granted a day of execution on Dec. 13, 2005- which is absurd considering that this book demonstrates his commitment to fighting violence. Buy this book and get the word out about the need to put an end to gang violence and save Stan "Tookie" Williams! Also check out: www.savetookie.org