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This is an amazingly inspirational story. Most men in Rick's position do their time in prison, get out , then continue the same lifestyle within a short time because they don't know what to do. But Rick changed his life and began giving back to the community. Helping youth at risk kids proves one does not have to go down this path. I have a lot of respect for this man. His money may be gone, but who he is inside is one great person and an inspiration. The book was well written by Cathy Scott and Rick Ross.
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This has to be one of the most fascinating books I've read in quite a long time. I had the opportunity to have Freeway Rick Ross on my live video show and his story, his mission and his message should be heard by millions.
Rick went from being one of the highest earning drug dealers to a life sentence. He was compared to Al Capone but did not know how to read and that he was harming his community. He simply did it because he saw his mother struggling financially and forced to give up her house.
When he went to prison, his cell mate taught him how to read. Rick read 23 hours a day and then began studying law. He found that his Harvard lawyers overlooked a critical point in his trial and was able to have his sentence reduced to 17 years. Before his release, Rick made the decision that he wanted to teach kids in the ghetto that there is another choice to selling drugs and gang banging.
Rick's mission is about literacy, leadership and legacy. This is a book that all races, all economic strata and all ages need to read. Well done Rick Ross!
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This is an interesting book. What amazed me was how Rick was the consummate business man in his approach to selling drugs. He even managed to expand into several legitimate businesses, all the while being unable to read. I must admit that I had not heard of him before and did not know who he was. His exploits in LA, avoiding the police and dealing with his "crew" would make a good movie.
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It's worth a read. I knew two individuals mentioned in the book. I also attended Bret Harte Jr High. It was a pivotal institution in that area, especially in the mid to late 70s.
It was the boundaries for several gang who were just starting to branch out against non gang members. Previously, if you weren't in a gang or related on some ways, the gangs more or less left you alone if you stayed out of their "area of influence".
As to the book, Mr Ross leaves a lot of gaps. He's not stupid enough to hint or admit to any of the numerous murders during his reign. However, for me coming from the general area, it was vivid and honest enough in parts.
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I read this book by Rick Ross and I must say, Kudos!!! Rick Ross turns his life story into life's lesson. He took us chapter by chapter and page by page into his life from being poor and on the streets, to becoming a MILLIONAIRE!!! Johnny Taylor told it best, "Love makes the world go round but money grease the wheels." A true fact. We cannot snub our nose because it is one. I do appreciate the hard cold facts of what he disclosed to the world. We may not agree with it but life is what we make it. It's not what we do but how we do it, a rule of thumb. This story was very enlightening to me because, I have two black sons that are now grown men. They have to make a way in life... A positive way. Even tough Rick chose a route that involved what our society claims as crimes, he did turn his life around. He chose to share his path and experiences with us. By telling all and the outcome really didn't turn out too bad. He got his freedom and have now written a book to show and tell the pros and cons of dealing drugs. In the end, he made the ultimate decision, to do what he had to do; for this I commend him. I encourage people to read his story but with an open mind. Pass it on to your sons and daughters. I hope RR continues to teach throughout the the U.S., because our youth needs to know what this type of life entails. It's not just males but females too. Life is all about CHOICES... God gave us a powerful tool... OUR MIND. It's up to us how we decide to USE IT!!!!
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A fascinating view of a non-suburban lifestyle. Well worth reading. Believable. Had I grown up like Rick Ross (as opposed to middle class plus), and had Rick Ross's talents, I might have done as he did.
Fascinating tidbits that surprised me include that:
+ People in public housing projects who were suddenly (drug) rich bought Mercedes but did move out of those Projects.
+ Rick Ross's main drug supplier was in effect none other than the CIA.
+ The growth of Rick Ross's drug business is remarkable similar to the early growth days of McDonalds and Korvettes (as described in "The Fifties" by David Halberstand), particularly in the incredible demand for the product.
+ When Rick tells his lawyer that the LA police are planting evidence, that lawyer finds the assertion so jarring that he doesn't believe Rick.
+ Overall the legal system did work. For example, those corrupt LA drug squad people ultimately were prosecuted by the Federal Government.
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