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Skinheads

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I really enjoyed this book. Can relate to the main characters. A similar type story to the football trilogy. This is a good read particularly if you're into the skinhead 'scene'. Ive been involved for going on 25 years now and this book is about 'real' people. Not the ones the press and hollywierd like to portray. It aint about racism or politics. Its about being working class and proud. I highly recommend this book and would rate it as one of my favourites.

the book show the attitude between generation in this culture. as we grow we tend to mellow a bit...but never give up on our stubborn ways. it a good story that keeps a grip on you all the way thru.

Length:: 6:24 Mins

The Skinhead generation has never had anything to do with racism, it's actually the other way around. The first generation of Skinheads embraced the music of the time period from 1968 to 1971 and hung out with their Jamaican friends and at times protected their black friends from racism. Reggae music came to England 60's not in a big way, but found a loyal following from the working class youth called Skinheads, Reggae music is now part of the culture in England.

There isn't much written that narrates the traditional views and values of the British working class culture. I have enjoyed several of John King's books previous to reading this one, and thought this one of his best. Not just a book about a street thug telling war stories, rather a generational view of a culture from its roots till present. Great book.