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The Crips, one of two notorious L.A. street gangs that have attained national prominence, is a famously difficult organization from which to retire alive. Colton "C-Loc" Simpson did, however, and now provides an insider's perspective on day-to-day life in the Crips, the gang's history (including quite a bit about its rival, the Bloods), and the plight of growing up in the 'hood while wanting a better life. To free himself from poverty and constant physical danger, Simpson made some changes. His former wife Gina once accused him of "acting White." He replied, "You think I'm some bourgeoisie Negro? My changes aren't negative and White. They're positive and pro-Black"--which reveals both changed attitude and just how wide the racial-cultural gulf has become. Though gritty, Simpson's story is by no means hopeless. "Life is something to live and do, not to verbalize," he says shortly before signing off with "In Struggle, Little Cee (Loc, no more)." This unvarnished portrayal of gang life is enlightening and even inspiring about a subject badly in need of illumination. Mike Tribby
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A memoir of the author's life as a Crip -- beginning at the tender age of ten in the mid 70s -- and his prison turnaround twenty-five years later.
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Inside the Crips handelt von Colton Simpson, der in L.A. aufgewachsen ist. Er wird von seiner Mutter geschlagen, seinen Vater sieht er so gut wie nie. Er sucht und findet seinen familiären Zusammenhalt in einer Gang. Von Schlägereien, Raubüberfällen über Mord bis hin zum Knast macht Colton alles durch. Er gelangt zu der Erkenntnis, dass er als Gang Mitglied entweder lebenslänglich im Gefängnis landet oder erschossen wird, bevor er 30 Jahre alt ist.
Fazit: Eine interessante Lebensgeschichte, die tausende von Jugendlichen in den Ghettos Amerikas erlebt haben oder erleben.
Fazit: Eine interessante Lebensgeschichte, die tausende von Jugendlichen in den Ghettos Amerikas erlebt haben oder erleben.
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Menschen die sich für die Hintergründe der Bandenkriege an der Us. Westküste interessieren müssen dieses Buch lesen!!
Auch HipHop bzw. Gangsterstyle orientiere Möchtegerne können hier die wahren Hintergründe des Gangster Lebenstils erfahren und bekommen emotionalste Einblicke in das Leben eines ehemaligen Gangsters.
Das Buch ist sehr gut geschrieben!Ich konnte gar nich aufhören zu lesen!
Von Hass Gewalt Rache bis hin zu Liebe Vergebung Reue und wiedergewonnene Lebenslust findet sich alles in diesem Buch!!!!
JUST READ IT!!!!!IT'S AMAZING!!!!
Auch HipHop bzw. Gangsterstyle orientiere Möchtegerne können hier die wahren Hintergründe des Gangster Lebenstils erfahren und bekommen emotionalste Einblicke in das Leben eines ehemaligen Gangsters.
Das Buch ist sehr gut geschrieben!Ich konnte gar nich aufhören zu lesen!
Von Hass Gewalt Rache bis hin zu Liebe Vergebung Reue und wiedergewonnene Lebenslust findet sich alles in diesem Buch!!!!
JUST READ IT!!!!!IT'S AMAZING!!!!
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I thought it was a good book
4. Juni 2006
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Before I read this book, I came and read these reviews, and I wondered why are people talkin about monster's book, when this is about Colton's book. Now after I have read this book I see why, this book is very similar, just replace killing crips with killing bloods, I could have even sworn I remeber some passages that are the same,(EX. How the prisoners treated the busters in jail), and there are some people mentioned in both books, besides that, I thought it was an intresting book, it gives very detalied descripsions about what goes on in the life of a crip. A lot of people don't realize that growing up in gang neiborhoods, being in a gang isn't so much by choice, my father grew up in San deigo, he had been around some of the gang members, lil brothers and cousins. When he was old enough, he was asked to join the bloods, when he said he'd think about it, they chased him home, everyday until he decided that he would join. These books give a lil insite to their world and lets people see what's it really like, in these streets, and gives knowledge to the young ones hoping they would choose a different path. Although I thinks Mosters book is a better read, this book is also very good, if intresed, you should definetly read one of these books.
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Good Book About A Terrible Lifestyle!
27. April 2006
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Ice T sets the tone for "Inside the Crips," writing in the forward that "masculinity is at a premium in the 'hood; wealth is defined by violence, aggression, and strength. Gang wars are no stupider than other other war. Crips are even more powerful in penitentiaries - prison doesn't teach good citizenship. It teaches violence."
Carlton Simpson, author and central figure, is the son of a former professional baseball player (7 years with L.A. Dodgers). Carlton's father left home when he was four, and he was abused by his mother; Carlton nonetheless received love and strong guidance living with his grandmother. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough - he left after a Little League game to be "jumped into" the Crips, and then shoot two bloods - all at the age of ten.
Expelled from school for selling drugs, his grandmother tried sending him to two others, with no success. Carlton's education ended with the 8th grade. Numerous shootings and jewelry store robberies later he is caught, and sentenced to seven years in juvenile. Out in half the time at age 19, he continues his destructive behavior.
Gang warfare is greatly intensified within prison confines - one wonders how anyone makes it out in one piece. Guard abuse and brutality adds to the danger. Regardless, upon release Carlton returns to his modis operandi.
Six months after being released, Simpson is again arrested and sentenced to 24 years for robbery and attempted murder (shooting and seriously wounding a bystander who tried to stop him). At age 33 Simpson is again paroled, having supposedly gained insight on the pointlessness of ganbanging, while blaming White people for much/most of his problems. (Particularly disturbing is his wife's leaving him after he began reforming in prison - Carlton was sounding "too White.")
"Inside the Crips" ends with Carlton working for Ice T (an acquaintance during his early years). Unfortunately, that is not the end of the story, however, Carlton has again been arrested for participating in a jewelry robbery and is awaiting trial. This would be his third strike, if convicted, and the end of what could have been a useful life. (One uncle was a lawyer, another an LA policeman.)
Carlton Simpson, author and central figure, is the son of a former professional baseball player (7 years with L.A. Dodgers). Carlton's father left home when he was four, and he was abused by his mother; Carlton nonetheless received love and strong guidance living with his grandmother. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough - he left after a Little League game to be "jumped into" the Crips, and then shoot two bloods - all at the age of ten.
Expelled from school for selling drugs, his grandmother tried sending him to two others, with no success. Carlton's education ended with the 8th grade. Numerous shootings and jewelry store robberies later he is caught, and sentenced to seven years in juvenile. Out in half the time at age 19, he continues his destructive behavior.
Gang warfare is greatly intensified within prison confines - one wonders how anyone makes it out in one piece. Guard abuse and brutality adds to the danger. Regardless, upon release Carlton returns to his modis operandi.
Six months after being released, Simpson is again arrested and sentenced to 24 years for robbery and attempted murder (shooting and seriously wounding a bystander who tried to stop him). At age 33 Simpson is again paroled, having supposedly gained insight on the pointlessness of ganbanging, while blaming White people for much/most of his problems. (Particularly disturbing is his wife's leaving him after he began reforming in prison - Carlton was sounding "too White.")
"Inside the Crips" ends with Carlton working for Ice T (an acquaintance during his early years). Unfortunately, that is not the end of the story, however, Carlton has again been arrested for participating in a jewelry robbery and is awaiting trial. This would be his third strike, if convicted, and the end of what could have been a useful life. (One uncle was a lawyer, another an LA policeman.)
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28. September 2005
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I have to say I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it,I found it to be exciting,and it gave me a look into another type of life alot of people can't dream of living. This book inspired me to work with youth that need to learn another way of living. Ann Pearlman and Colton Simpson together have told a true life story that would make a wonderful movie. This book leaves you wanting to know more!
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