Pimps, Whores and Welfare Brats: From Welfare Cheat to Conservative Messenger (Paperback)

by Star Parker (Author) "Almost four years ago, I was sitting at home on my patio in south Orange County, California, pondering my next career move..." (more)
Key Phrases: Los Angeles, South Central, Mount Holly (more...)

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Born-again black conservative Parker puts her political faith on the line in no uncertain terms. Liberal Democrats are pimps, she says, who use black political leaders as whores to seduce black voters into supporting welfare and other policies that have produced a passel of welfare brats (black and white)--permanent dependents on government handouts. Before she presents this analysis, she tells her own fascinating story of descent, after four abortions, into welfare-dependent, unwed motherhood and of rising out of it, thanks to a Christian conversion experience, to become the successful editor-publisher of a community service magazine. That enterprise was destroyed by the 1992 Los Angeles riots, in which most of her advertisers' businesses perished. She then launched the Coalition on Urban Affairs, which advocates conservative social policies. With Benet's help, she makes a fast-reading, colorful, entertaining book of her story and opinions. With an introduction and probable on-the-air promotion by Rush Limbaugh, Parker's may become the most popular black conservative testimonial ever. Ray Olson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
In her own unique way, Star Parker, the outspoken former welfare mom who has become "one of the Republican Party's ›most unlikely| darlings" ("People"), tells the inspirational story of how she has turned her life around L.A. publicity. National radio interviews .

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671534661
• ISBN-13: 978-0671534660
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,044 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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112 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Avid Readers, April 19, 2000

By	Walter (Harlem,New York) - See all my reviews

Very rarely do we open our souls to strangers,but Mrs. Parker has done it and done it beautifully. As a Black man who has livied his entire lifein the Black Community, I can relate to what Mrs. Parker speaks about in her book. Her comments about our Welfare System are right on the money, it makes people LAZY! Sometimes we as Black folk hate when we are confronted with the truth,but while reading this book I'm sure a lot of readers will recognize a lot of people. Like we like to say,"Don't hate the player, hate the game." in other words we all make dumb mistakes. And most of them are made when we're young. I recommend this book highly, especially for young women who think Welfare is the subsitute for your childs father. After trying everything the Devil had to offer, Mrs. Parker found out that Our Lord Jesus Christ is the true ANSWER! To my young sisters buy this book and read it carefully and openly, to my young brothers. Take care of what you lay down and concieve. Remember children do not ask to come here! God Bless you and your's Mrs. Parker.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome book from an awesome lady!!!, May 8, 1999

By A Customer

I had the privalege of seeing Star Parker speak and then meet her at the Young America's Freedom Conference in San Diego. Her speech, much like her book, was awe-inspiring and wonderful as she tells of her dependancy on the government to living the American dream with house, family, business and God. This book shows what needs to happen in America, yet also warns conservatives of what we need to do to prosper. A must read for any American.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful approach to save conservative ideals, April 27, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Washington) - See all my reviews

Star Parker is a invigorating paragon of the conservative movement. Her spirit shows in her wonderful book. She not only gave an account of her welfare life but many of her friends, and it became obvious to me how the system has failed for many years now. She also mentioned the way liberals have only helped the welfare problem by handing out money, decreasing the insentive of people to work. She is a sole believer that we are all Americans regardless of race and should be treated that way. Racism has gone both ways and needs to be stopped. Her ideas are so simple regarding race problems, welfare, etc. I definitely recommend this book not only to learn a bit more about the welfare system but to be reinvigorated in the conservative movement.