Author: Francelia Poole
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477244700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Only for a minute, her guard was down, the devil then intervened, took her joy away. She allows this to happen to her behind the love for a man, which distributes crack-cocaine. For Kat there was no escaping this drug for a season, to leave the drug alone forever, to never try or smoke again seems almost impossible. The tangle web of crack cocaine seems to follow her wherever she goes and who ever she meets seems to be involved one way or another with the drug. Katie Lucresia Bell, is actually three women who battle crack in their own way, the first life is with Mark Ballard, the juggler, runs a crack house and leave Shawn, with sights unseen to her and situations she have never heard of before, this crack bottles Kates mind where the drugs took her to another level in life. The last life is when she came home from the halfway house, the Church retaliates for the lamb of Christ. Now Katie has fallen in love and has to deny what her heart desires. You cannot mix love with crack-cocaine, the devil cannot love and crack is a demon.
Crack Heads Only
Author: Francelia Poole
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477244700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Only for a minute, her guard was down, the devil then intervened, took her joy away. She allows this to happen to her behind the love for a man, which distributes crack-cocaine. For Kat there was no escaping this drug for a season, to leave the drug alone forever, to never try or smoke again seems almost impossible. The tangle web of crack cocaine seems to follow her wherever she goes and who ever she meets seems to be involved one way or another with the drug. Katie Lucresia Bell, is actually three women who battle crack in their own way, the first life is with Mark Ballard, the juggler, runs a crack house and leave Shawn, with sights unseen to her and situations she have never heard of before, this crack bottles Kates mind where the drugs took her to another level in life. The last life is when she came home from the halfway house, the Church retaliates for the lamb of Christ. Now Katie has fallen in love and has to deny what her heart desires. You cannot mix love with crack-cocaine, the devil cannot love and crack is a demon.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477244700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Only for a minute, her guard was down, the devil then intervened, took her joy away. She allows this to happen to her behind the love for a man, which distributes crack-cocaine. For Kat there was no escaping this drug for a season, to leave the drug alone forever, to never try or smoke again seems almost impossible. The tangle web of crack cocaine seems to follow her wherever she goes and who ever she meets seems to be involved one way or another with the drug. Katie Lucresia Bell, is actually three women who battle crack in their own way, the first life is with Mark Ballard, the juggler, runs a crack house and leave Shawn, with sights unseen to her and situations she have never heard of before, this crack bottles Kates mind where the drugs took her to another level in life. The last life is when she came home from the halfway house, the Church retaliates for the lamb of Christ. Now Katie has fallen in love and has to deny what her heart desires. You cannot mix love with crack-cocaine, the devil cannot love and crack is a demon.
Crackhead
Author: Lisa Lennox
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451661746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Lisa Lennox transports readers to the heart of the crack era—the South Bronx, New York City, 1989. In the late 1980s and early 90s, the crack epidemic swept through inner city communities like the plague. Mothers abandoned their children and took to the street for a hit. Fathers sold everything they owned to get a taste. The crackhead was rampant. Some neighborhoods were never the same. Enter Laci Johnson, a beautiful, smart, privileged teenage girl from across town, who teams up with The South Bronx Bitches—an infamous girl group known for chasing men and money. When the SBB becomes envious of Laci they devise a plan to destroy her life. Finding love in the most unexpected of places, Laci turns to a local drug dealer to help save her and heal the wounds of her new addiction. Through Laci and a host of entertaining characters, Crackhead vividly captures the essence of an era and the devastating, sometimes fatal, consequences of addiction.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451661746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Lisa Lennox transports readers to the heart of the crack era—the South Bronx, New York City, 1989. In the late 1980s and early 90s, the crack epidemic swept through inner city communities like the plague. Mothers abandoned their children and took to the street for a hit. Fathers sold everything they owned to get a taste. The crackhead was rampant. Some neighborhoods were never the same. Enter Laci Johnson, a beautiful, smart, privileged teenage girl from across town, who teams up with The South Bronx Bitches—an infamous girl group known for chasing men and money. When the SBB becomes envious of Laci they devise a plan to destroy her life. Finding love in the most unexpected of places, Laci turns to a local drug dealer to help save her and heal the wounds of her new addiction. Through Laci and a host of entertaining characters, Crackhead vividly captures the essence of an era and the devastating, sometimes fatal, consequences of addiction.
The Crack Head Diet for Beginners
Author: Dr. Brandon Day
Publisher: New Horizons Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
"If you're going to waste your money another stupid diet book that doesn't work, spend it on this one." Jane Johnson, Diet Guru and Bestselling Author of "How to Stop Being So Fat!" Did you ever wonder why crackheads are all really skinny? Best selling author and comedian, Dr. Brandon Day, spent the past year examining this phenomenon, and it isn't because they do Keto, cut carbs, intermittent fasting, Weight Watchers, or any of those other gimmicky weigh loss plans. Crackheads don't count their steps or have Fitbits. They don't do Pilates, hot yoga, or CrossFit either. Crackheads are all really skinny because they smoke a shit ton of crack. Next to gastric bypass surgery and a few eating disorders, crack is the single greatest weight loss method on the market right now. This book will reframe we as a society look at crack cocaine so we can harness it's hidden potential to give us all the smoking hot beach body you were after. Once you start smoking crack, you'll never have to buy another diet book again! -Body Positive Weekly
Publisher: New Horizons Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
"If you're going to waste your money another stupid diet book that doesn't work, spend it on this one." Jane Johnson, Diet Guru and Bestselling Author of "How to Stop Being So Fat!" Did you ever wonder why crackheads are all really skinny? Best selling author and comedian, Dr. Brandon Day, spent the past year examining this phenomenon, and it isn't because they do Keto, cut carbs, intermittent fasting, Weight Watchers, or any of those other gimmicky weigh loss plans. Crackheads don't count their steps or have Fitbits. They don't do Pilates, hot yoga, or CrossFit either. Crackheads are all really skinny because they smoke a shit ton of crack. Next to gastric bypass surgery and a few eating disorders, crack is the single greatest weight loss method on the market right now. This book will reframe we as a society look at crack cocaine so we can harness it's hidden potential to give us all the smoking hot beach body you were after. Once you start smoking crack, you'll never have to buy another diet book again! -Body Positive Weekly
Crackheads Need Love Too
Author: Deidra Lee Thompson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491782102
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Everyone has that family member, loved one, or friend who battles some form of addictionfrom drugs and alcohol, to sex, gambling, and even spending. In Crackheads Need Love Too, author Deidra Lee Thompson helps you understand that anyone struggling with addiction has deeper rooted issues, hurts, and past experiences that have caused them to turn to the addiction as a source of comfort. Based on her personal experiences with her husbands addiction to crack, Thompson offers Christian-based advice on how to deal with and help a loved one suffering from addiction. With ample scriptural references, Crackheads Need Love Too shows how Gods word communicates that love covers a multitude of wrongs. We must learn to love the addict in the right manner that helps them to seek and gain freedom from these entanglements. Sometimes that manifests in tough love. Other times it manifests in setting limits with and for the person. She suggests that believers must have faith to believe and see the promises God work in the lives of those cast away by society, yes even crackheads. Offering a Christian perspective on addiction, Crackheads Need Love Too shares both a personal story and extends hope to others who are experiencing similar situations.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491782102
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Everyone has that family member, loved one, or friend who battles some form of addictionfrom drugs and alcohol, to sex, gambling, and even spending. In Crackheads Need Love Too, author Deidra Lee Thompson helps you understand that anyone struggling with addiction has deeper rooted issues, hurts, and past experiences that have caused them to turn to the addiction as a source of comfort. Based on her personal experiences with her husbands addiction to crack, Thompson offers Christian-based advice on how to deal with and help a loved one suffering from addiction. With ample scriptural references, Crackheads Need Love Too shows how Gods word communicates that love covers a multitude of wrongs. We must learn to love the addict in the right manner that helps them to seek and gain freedom from these entanglements. Sometimes that manifests in tough love. Other times it manifests in setting limits with and for the person. She suggests that believers must have faith to believe and see the promises God work in the lives of those cast away by society, yes even crackheads. Offering a Christian perspective on addiction, Crackheads Need Love Too shares both a personal story and extends hope to others who are experiencing similar situations.
Crackhead II
Author: Lisa Lennox
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451661762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
In the follow-up to the bestselling urban novel Crackhead, a new boss takes over the South Bronx as Laci and Dink try to make a life away from crime. In Crackhead, the South Bronx Bitches, an infamous drug ring, promoted lies, betrayal, and disloyalty resulting in drama and death. Nobody’s lives were ever the same. Dink and Laci are adjusting to life as college students at Boston University. But with Laci fighting the demons of her past addiction at the hands of the South Bronx Bitches and Dink struggling to adapt to the legit life away from his former drug empire, will their pasts keep them from moving forward? Smurf has taken over the South Bronx in Dink’s absence. When he joins up with the mysterious Dirty, who comes to town with a new product and plans to take over the state, can they avoid the reach of a detective hell-bent on solving the mysterious deaths of Dame, Marco, and Crystal? Or will Smurf’s own strained relationship with his mother play a part in the demise of newly acquired empire? Lisa Lennox delivers in this fast-paced, emotional sequel to her bestselling first novel, Crackhead. With an ending so unexpected, and revenge so cold, fans will be talking about this book for years to come.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451661762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
In the follow-up to the bestselling urban novel Crackhead, a new boss takes over the South Bronx as Laci and Dink try to make a life away from crime. In Crackhead, the South Bronx Bitches, an infamous drug ring, promoted lies, betrayal, and disloyalty resulting in drama and death. Nobody’s lives were ever the same. Dink and Laci are adjusting to life as college students at Boston University. But with Laci fighting the demons of her past addiction at the hands of the South Bronx Bitches and Dink struggling to adapt to the legit life away from his former drug empire, will their pasts keep them from moving forward? Smurf has taken over the South Bronx in Dink’s absence. When he joins up with the mysterious Dirty, who comes to town with a new product and plans to take over the state, can they avoid the reach of a detective hell-bent on solving the mysterious deaths of Dame, Marco, and Crystal? Or will Smurf’s own strained relationship with his mother play a part in the demise of newly acquired empire? Lisa Lennox delivers in this fast-paced, emotional sequel to her bestselling first novel, Crackhead. With an ending so unexpected, and revenge so cold, fans will be talking about this book for years to come.
Mr. Understood
Author: Allen Brown
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453509763
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
For years I was compelled to write this book about my lifelong hustle in these mean streets of New York City. A well known hustler who sold drugs for a living, who would one day form one of the wealthiest crack operations in Westchester County, suburban areas. I took you on a journey in this book of highs and lows about one young African American male who had plans of being the biggest drug lord in the game, nothing could stop him, but him. Mixed with greed and a number of personalities, he found himself in charge of 30 other lower level street dealers who sold an enormous amount of drugs for him. As his operation grew so did his pockets. I warn you in advance to brace yourself for one of Americas Notorious New York gangsters...who later in the game encounter a power bigger and greater than his own life. Cars, jewerly, clothes and money, were just tangible things without no real substance. God showed up in his life as if he really left, he realized that God is a man of a third and forth chance. Cause he believed in the Holy Spirit and his life was spared, he refuse to let his pass paralyze him with fear and worry. He said these inspiring words “I refuse to put my gift in a box a close the lid”. I will never give in, nor give up on my destiny.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453509763
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
For years I was compelled to write this book about my lifelong hustle in these mean streets of New York City. A well known hustler who sold drugs for a living, who would one day form one of the wealthiest crack operations in Westchester County, suburban areas. I took you on a journey in this book of highs and lows about one young African American male who had plans of being the biggest drug lord in the game, nothing could stop him, but him. Mixed with greed and a number of personalities, he found himself in charge of 30 other lower level street dealers who sold an enormous amount of drugs for him. As his operation grew so did his pockets. I warn you in advance to brace yourself for one of Americas Notorious New York gangsters...who later in the game encounter a power bigger and greater than his own life. Cars, jewerly, clothes and money, were just tangible things without no real substance. God showed up in his life as if he really left, he realized that God is a man of a third and forth chance. Cause he believed in the Holy Spirit and his life was spared, he refuse to let his pass paralyze him with fear and worry. He said these inspiring words “I refuse to put my gift in a box a close the lid”. I will never give in, nor give up on my destiny.
This is London
Author: Ben Judah
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447274806
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
This is London in the eyes of its beggars, bankers, coppers, gangsters, carers, witch-doctors and sex workers. This is London in the voices of Arabs, Afghans, Nigerians, Poles, Romanians and Russians. This is London as you've never seen it before. Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction 2016 Shortlisted for the Ryszard Kapuscinski Award for Literary Reportage 2019 'An eye-opening investigation into the hidden immigrant life of the city' Sunday Times 'Full of nuggets of unexpected information about the lives of others . . . It recalls the journalism of Orwell' Financial Times 'Ben Judah grabs hold of London and shakes out its secrets' The Economist
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447274806
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
This is London in the eyes of its beggars, bankers, coppers, gangsters, carers, witch-doctors and sex workers. This is London in the voices of Arabs, Afghans, Nigerians, Poles, Romanians and Russians. This is London as you've never seen it before. Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction 2016 Shortlisted for the Ryszard Kapuscinski Award for Literary Reportage 2019 'An eye-opening investigation into the hidden immigrant life of the city' Sunday Times 'Full of nuggets of unexpected information about the lives of others . . . It recalls the journalism of Orwell' Financial Times 'Ben Judah grabs hold of London and shakes out its secrets' The Economist
Strapped
Author: Al-Saadiq Banks
Publisher: True 2 Life Publications
ISBN: 1625175469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1316
Book Description
Amber Jones A.K.A Lil Bit was born with the odds totally against her. “A Hard Knock Life” is the best way to describe her childhood years. The verbal, physical and sexual abuse that she endured as a child built a cold brick wall around her tender heart. The death of her mother at an early age leaves her with no guidance in life and she’s forced to navigate through the best way that she knows how.Her life brightens up in her teen-age years when she meets her Prince Charming, Maurice, who steps in and relieves her of all of her misery. Maurice is a cold-hearted Kingpin and leader of the drug organization known in the streets of Newark as The Federation. A strong and powerful leader he is. She learns a great deal from him. He teaches her the code of the streets, the meaning of loyalty, honor, morals and principles. Most importantly he teaches her the true meaning of love.His jealous and controlling demeanor has always been an issue but she somehow managed to live with it because of her love for him. Loving him, as easy as it may be, it’s not at her best interest to do so due to the fact that he’s a married man. For years she’s played number two to his wife but as the years creep by she descends further and further down the list of his multiple women. Finally just as she’s becoming tired of being just another one of his prizes a man that she feels truly loves her enters her life.She’s stuck at the crossroads not knowing whether to continue her and Maurice’s complicated love affair or to cut off their intimate ties and only retain their business affairs. The only problem with that is as much as Maurice has emphasized never mixing business with pleasure when it comes to her he has a problem practicing what he preaches.What’s a girl to do? She finds herself trapped in between unconditional love and the love of money. To make a decision in the name of love could not only affect her luxurious lifestyle, it could also jeopardize her life and the life of her true love.
Publisher: True 2 Life Publications
ISBN: 1625175469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1316
Book Description
Amber Jones A.K.A Lil Bit was born with the odds totally against her. “A Hard Knock Life” is the best way to describe her childhood years. The verbal, physical and sexual abuse that she endured as a child built a cold brick wall around her tender heart. The death of her mother at an early age leaves her with no guidance in life and she’s forced to navigate through the best way that she knows how.Her life brightens up in her teen-age years when she meets her Prince Charming, Maurice, who steps in and relieves her of all of her misery. Maurice is a cold-hearted Kingpin and leader of the drug organization known in the streets of Newark as The Federation. A strong and powerful leader he is. She learns a great deal from him. He teaches her the code of the streets, the meaning of loyalty, honor, morals and principles. Most importantly he teaches her the true meaning of love.His jealous and controlling demeanor has always been an issue but she somehow managed to live with it because of her love for him. Loving him, as easy as it may be, it’s not at her best interest to do so due to the fact that he’s a married man. For years she’s played number two to his wife but as the years creep by she descends further and further down the list of his multiple women. Finally just as she’s becoming tired of being just another one of his prizes a man that she feels truly loves her enters her life.She’s stuck at the crossroads not knowing whether to continue her and Maurice’s complicated love affair or to cut off their intimate ties and only retain their business affairs. The only problem with that is as much as Maurice has emphasized never mixing business with pleasure when it comes to her he has a problem practicing what he preaches.What’s a girl to do? She finds herself trapped in between unconditional love and the love of money. To make a decision in the name of love could not only affect her luxurious lifestyle, it could also jeopardize her life and the life of her true love.
Godmother Quote's of Gangsta-Ology 101:
Author: Heather Maria Ramirez
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449027601
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Heather Maria Ramirez is making a unique mark with her pen for the world of readers. She is an inspirational speaker for women in struggle across the world. People from all lifestyles attend to hear her poetic flow of motivational and inspirational speaking in such places as teen pregnancy centers, high schools, battered women shelters, and correctional facilities for women, and her book signing events. This writer has touched the hearts of readers all over the world with her GODMOTHER QUOTE'S and advice about life lessons, of how to keep your head up when trying to rise up out of negative atmospheres. Godmother Quote's of Gangsta-ology 101 the Poetic Confessions of a Goddess was a true classic in the making. The Godmother takes her readers to school with this book. The poetic flow and short stories in this book are breathtaking, eye opening, and uplifting tales about human experience. The Godmother believes all good women learn from the examples set by other good women. Being a teacher is not an easy job, but the Godmother gives nada but the best learning experience to her students. Are you a reader who is ready to pass this course of Gangsta-ology 101? Well, there is only one way to find out. The bell has rung students, so have a seat, pay attention, and open the book, because class is in session! Just what kind of Gangstress are you . . . Are you a survivor . . . Oh, yeah, then prove it, because the Godmother is calling ya bluff . . . Heather Maria Ramirez is an internationally known and an award-winning writer. This book is remarkable and unforgettable. It is a different kind of gangsta with a classy and unique kind of flow. She is known as the flyest writer! The flyest of them all . . .
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449027601
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Heather Maria Ramirez is making a unique mark with her pen for the world of readers. She is an inspirational speaker for women in struggle across the world. People from all lifestyles attend to hear her poetic flow of motivational and inspirational speaking in such places as teen pregnancy centers, high schools, battered women shelters, and correctional facilities for women, and her book signing events. This writer has touched the hearts of readers all over the world with her GODMOTHER QUOTE'S and advice about life lessons, of how to keep your head up when trying to rise up out of negative atmospheres. Godmother Quote's of Gangsta-ology 101 the Poetic Confessions of a Goddess was a true classic in the making. The Godmother takes her readers to school with this book. The poetic flow and short stories in this book are breathtaking, eye opening, and uplifting tales about human experience. The Godmother believes all good women learn from the examples set by other good women. Being a teacher is not an easy job, but the Godmother gives nada but the best learning experience to her students. Are you a reader who is ready to pass this course of Gangsta-ology 101? Well, there is only one way to find out. The bell has rung students, so have a seat, pay attention, and open the book, because class is in session! Just what kind of Gangstress are you . . . Are you a survivor . . . Oh, yeah, then prove it, because the Godmother is calling ya bluff . . . Heather Maria Ramirez is an internationally known and an award-winning writer. This book is remarkable and unforgettable. It is a different kind of gangsta with a classy and unique kind of flow. She is known as the flyest writer! The flyest of them all . . .
Raised in Hell
Author: Deon Price
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491716398
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
A non-fiction family dramedy about overcoming obstacles, family bond and survival. A true story of a familys struggle to endure in a challenging time and an even tougher environment. Delivered from the perspective of the youngest child of nine with humor, hardship and professional precision. Deon D. Price has provided a trusted and respected perspective for youth. A great story teller, he has mastered the ability to deliver a critical and current message to todays youth culture. I endorse and support Deons efforts. -Larry J. Moody, East Palo Alto, CA City Council Member I was laughing out loud! There was laughter and tears at the same time. This will be as good as, if not better than a Madea movie! - Evelyn L. Polk, LMFT and Author of Its the Heart Work Deon D. Price is the REAL DEAL, PERIOD. His experience as described in Raised in Hell is a perfect example of inspiration and hope for a plethora of young people to emulate! -Kevin Bracy, Executive Producer of The MonSTARS of Motivation, Founder of Life Changers Intl. A great read! This book should be a blueprint for anyone committed to serving youth and families. Im impressed with Deons innovative approach and creative thinking for impacting young people. -Wil Cason, Motivational Speaker To say that Deon D. Price and his journey in Raised in Hell is inspiring does not do it justice. He provides a well-lit path from illness to wellness inside urban America. He lifts me up and makes me and others go on doing what we do. - Mike Pritchard, Keynote Speaker, Author and Life Coach Deon D. Prices heartbreaking yet laugh out loud story is a model of resiliency for todays youth and should be a must read for those giving their all to help improve the lives of young people in America. -Heidi Schrumpf, JD, PhD, University of Montana
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491716398
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
A non-fiction family dramedy about overcoming obstacles, family bond and survival. A true story of a familys struggle to endure in a challenging time and an even tougher environment. Delivered from the perspective of the youngest child of nine with humor, hardship and professional precision. Deon D. Price has provided a trusted and respected perspective for youth. A great story teller, he has mastered the ability to deliver a critical and current message to todays youth culture. I endorse and support Deons efforts. -Larry J. Moody, East Palo Alto, CA City Council Member I was laughing out loud! There was laughter and tears at the same time. This will be as good as, if not better than a Madea movie! - Evelyn L. Polk, LMFT and Author of Its the Heart Work Deon D. Price is the REAL DEAL, PERIOD. His experience as described in Raised in Hell is a perfect example of inspiration and hope for a plethora of young people to emulate! -Kevin Bracy, Executive Producer of The MonSTARS of Motivation, Founder of Life Changers Intl. A great read! This book should be a blueprint for anyone committed to serving youth and families. Im impressed with Deons innovative approach and creative thinking for impacting young people. -Wil Cason, Motivational Speaker To say that Deon D. Price and his journey in Raised in Hell is inspiring does not do it justice. He provides a well-lit path from illness to wellness inside urban America. He lifts me up and makes me and others go on doing what we do. - Mike Pritchard, Keynote Speaker, Author and Life Coach Deon D. Prices heartbreaking yet laugh out loud story is a model of resiliency for todays youth and should be a must read for those giving their all to help improve the lives of young people in America. -Heidi Schrumpf, JD, PhD, University of Montana