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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Picador (February 21, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312425783
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312425784
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe sweet art of the written word, is back!!!!!!
By V. Wise on June 27, 2006
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It's rare to come across a writer able to both entertain and educate at the same time. I've read all three of Toure's book's, and have yet to be disappointed. Much like Kurt Vonnegut's brilliant short story collection "Bagombo Snuff Box," Never Drank the Kool-Aid, will both enlighten and have you laughing out loud. It's refreshing to come across a writer with the ability to effortlessly engage and challenge the readers pre-existing thoughts on society. Though much of "Never Drank..." consists mostly of Toure's encounters with Hip-Hop celebrities, he also manages to include various figures one wouldn't normally expect. As a whole, "Never Drank..." is the kind of book that will make you want to turn the television off, leave the phone at home, and find a park bench to allow yourself-if for a moment, the pleasure of losing yourself in the lost art of the written word. Never Drank, as well as the Portable Promised Land by Toure, are two books that will always have a home on my book shelf.
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4.0 out of 5 starsToure is a wordmeister!
By kris on November 3, 2006
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You will find in this book very cleverly written articles. Toure shares his candid opinion on topics as well as sharing experiences he's had with many pop-culture icons. Very interesting read!
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn Interesting Collection of Essays
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I first read Toure's "The Portable Promised Land" and followed with this collection of essays and articles. It includes interviews and editorials yet is far from the stale journalism that much of the public has come to expect. Toure is a fine, thoughtful writer so whether he is writing about Tupac or Dale Earnhardt, Jr., he demonstrates an eloquence that makes each word as enjoyable as the content.
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5.0 out of 5 starsReally great stories
By Ghemp77 on February 11, 2013
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I loved this book. The essays are well written and can be quite comical. I cannot wait to read more of Toure's books.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBRILLIANT!!
By Mizukan on May 9, 2006
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This is a must-have for anyone interested in hip-hop culture and it's impact on society at large. Toure's writing is smart, witty and incisive. I'm back on Amazon to purchase copies for my friends. They can't have mine! <smile>
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