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Just because some people are fueled by drama doesn’t mean you have to attend the performance.
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There have not been many times when I finished reading a book and was immediately inspired to write the review. This happened to me after reading, The Bust: Live By the Gun Die By the Gun by Stanley E. James, II.
Looking at the title and reading the synopsis, I had an idea of what I would be reading, but I did not realize that this novel would involve so much action, drama, suspense, heartache, and disappointment. On the first page, the action begins with a raid. The Gang Task Force is looking for weapons, drugs, or anything that will give them a reason to arrest Mitch, Tristan, and Roddy. They are Square Hood Crips whom Lieutenant Thurman cannot stand with a severe passion.
Mitch, C. Mac, Tristan, and Roddy are Crip brothers for life. However, they do have other items on their agendas to achieve; they have dreams that they want to make become a reality. Mitch wants to retire from the gang life and become a famous author. He loves to write, as it is his outlet. It is not until he attends the local, community college that his English professor, Mrs. Bassett, recognizes his God-given talent. She does what any intuitive teacher/professor would do. She encourages him and helps to set his dream in motion. She lights the fire that needs a flame to make sure that some of his writings get into the hands of someone who can help him publish his debut novel.
This novel took me on a rollercoaster ride. There were plenty of ups and downs as I read this story. In fact, there were moments when I said, “Awww!” But there were other moments when I said, “OMG!” Then, there were times, when I simply said, “Dang! or “For real!” Yet, there were times when I was completely sad. The loss of life in this novel were clear reminders of the students whom I had lost due to gun violence. In addition, to add to your emotions, there will be characters that you love, and there will be characters that you will not love as much, if at all.
James does not skimp on any detail in this novel. His words allow you to imagine EVERYTHING, from locations, to events, to the drama. The use of imagery, similes, and lingo, to name just a few, adds to the suspense and overall excitement of this story. It also allows you understand the world of Crip life as James knew and experienced it.
The more I kept reading, the more I kept cheering for Mitch. In fact, I fell in love with this character because I wanted to him to achieve his dream of becoming a renowned writer. He had a plan, a brain, and intuition. He listened to his intuition and never ignored it. He clearly is the protagonist of this story, and when you read this story, you will also be cheering for him.
On Sunday, I needed to relieve some stress and for me, one of the things that I do to rid myself of stress is to read a book. Since I had not yet read one of his books, I decided that this would the perfect opportunity to begin reading, The Bust: Live By the Gun Die By the Gun. I cannot wait for the sequel because the ending left me in total suspense. I must know how this story ends. If you are looking for an urban and gritty story, then be sure to read, The Bust: Live By the Gun Die By the Gun. I promise that you will not be disappointed!
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While perusing the shelves at my school library, I saw the book title, Freelance & Technical Writing by Camden Flath, which is part of the series, New Career for the 21st Century: Finding Your Role in the Global Renewal. Since I was curious about this book, I checked it out. Consisting of only four chapters and 64 pages, this is a quick read for students. After reading this book, students will have a clear understanding about pursuing a career as a freelancer or a technical writer.
I like how this book allows readers to analyze their personalities to help them make a wise choice concerning their future career path. For example, on page 24, Flath identifies and explains five different personalities to help readers to decide the best career option for them. Therefore, it is important for them to have a career that they love and not a job that they will loathe. There is nothing worse than a person having a job that he or she absolutely despises.
Flath also defines words that students need to know so that when they see and/or hear them, they will know their definitions. He also includes quotes at the beginning of each chapter. Then, he explains what the quote means, as it relates to the target audience. Furthermore, I like the breakdown of working for an employer vs. being self-employed. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of both is crucial because benefits and knowing how to file taxes is highly important.
Lastly, if students would like to know more about becoming a freelance and/or a technical writer, Flath includes the following sections: “Further Reading Section”, “Find Out More on the Internet”, and the “Bibliography”.
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Born and raised in Kenya, Africa, Wangari Maathai saw a problem and took a stand despite the opposition that she faced.
Seeing the need to restore trees in her homeland, she takes it upon herself to right a wrong, restoring a barren land. Next, she shares her vision with other ladies. Their mission produces positive results!
Her message is powerful for young and older readers. Even when life does not go as planned, persevere and know that the desired results will happen. Stand up for what is right even if it means that you stand by yourself. You will find out that you are not alone; there will be other people who are fighting for the same cause as you and therefore will stand with you.
I love the illustrations in this book because young readers can know what Kenya looks like. In fact, through these pages, they can travel to Kenya to learn about the culture in a clear, colorful, and simplistic manner.
As I read this book, I was reminded of what is happening in many cities across the United States. As I drive down the street, I see more and more trees being torn down to make room for apartments, houses, businesses etc. Although this “may be” a necessity, it irritates me because I think about where the animals will live. I used to see rabbits behind my house all the time. Sadly, I do not see them hopping around and having fun due the coyotes who have decided to become my neighbors.
What about when it rains? Without trees, flooding becomes a major issue. I wish the city officials and developers would think about these concerns before destroying the land. It seems like all they care about is money. Therefore, do not be surprised when and if you see a bear walking down the street. Do not be stunned if you look out your window and see a coyote staring back at you. Do not be offended if the snake is in your home. I say this because someone once told me that a snake was in her home. My response, “You were in the snake’s home.”
Please, please, please, leave the land alone. The land needs to be respected because when a natural disaster occurs, human error can only intensify the damage. Who will help the people who have been affected? Do not say, “We are in this together” if you are not really trying to help them. Do not help some people and neglect others. Hence, we need to follow Wangari Maathai’s footsteps to take a stand and respect the land and try to restore its natural order.
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Courageous. Fearless. Daring. Meet Ona Judge, George Washington’s slave who wanted freedom. She desired freedom so much that one day, she simply departed President Washington’s Philadelphia home, never to return. Although she escaped, this does not mean that her journey was easy. Read about Ona’s long and dangerous road to gaining freedom and remaining free. Overall message: Anything worth having is worth working for.
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