 "Harsh realities" | 2008-09-19 |
| - Reviewed By abigail31 |
Sistah Souljah created an honest look at the truths of society. To call her a racist for being honest reporting her realities and what she has witnessed in her work and service to communities is mere ignorance. I do not fully agree with every word Sistah writes. However, I commend her honesty, her openness, and her consciousness.
The book is a must read regardless if one agrees or disagrees. It is not to be used as a life manual. It is to be used as a mirror, or a stepping stone. If you are the person she regrets being or you want to elevate to another level the book will give you insight that may not be easily found in accessible literature.
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 "excellent book" | 2008-05-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A294NR3U7V2GHX |
| I PURCHASED THIS BOOK BECAUSE THIS IS THE 2ND PART OF HER 1ST BOOK THE COLDEST WINTER EVER I LIKED THAT BOOK AND I FEEL THAT SISTA SOULJA LIFE EXPERIENCES ARE OF VALUE FOR BOOK READERS TO READ .... |
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 "Mixed Views" | 2008-04-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3FWVV13DJELLV |
| This book was not that bad,There are things that agree with Sister Souljah on and things that I disagree with.But for her to be so intelligent and have alot of book sense...She lacks a great deal of common sense and I honestly think and feel that she has alot of issues within herself to deal with by judging of her actions in this book. |
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| "It's a jolter" | 2007-11-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1EEVWIHHOU0QG |
| This book will hit you smack between the eye sockets as Sister Souljah describes her own upbringing in the projects, in the grips of a welfare system designed to convey feelings of inferiority, an educational system in which black children were given no reason to take pride in their colour, their origins or their past, life in college and as an activist. She discovers a class beneath the underclass where she grew up. Souljah writes of the desperation that gripped not only adults but children and the complete death of love between black folks (235). She calls welfare hotels urban hellholes where "African children were doomed. It was a recipe for extinction of my people. It was genocide." This story brings to mind an activist called Geoffrey Canada who tried to convey the urgency of the problem. Souljah nailed it beautifully. Man/woman relationships play a significant role in this story. Be prepared to be jolted out of your seat. |
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| "WoW!" | 2007-06-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A11JOK6TAF26QV |
| I decided to read this book after I learned that my favorite artist and a person I look up to read it, Tupac. This book was a eye opener. I loved how she went into a lot of the issues we as black people deal with on the daily basis and she didnt sugarcoat anything. She was so raw with everything she said and I loved it. I think every young black male and female should read this book. I agreed, disagreed, laughed, cried, and smiled while i read this book it got so many emotions out of me and a book has never done that before. I definitely recommend this book to anyone. |
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| "No Disrespect" | 2007-05-07 |
| - Reviewed By mizzmack |
| This is a good book, Sister Souljah has been through a lot in her life and this book explain everyone who had an influence on her life. And reading her autobiography has made me understand her books a little bit more, now that I read No Disrespect. |
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| "Must Read" | 2007-03-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: ACXNFKHZ7ZTTM |
| Sista Souljah is about knowledge and empowering the people. So if you want to know about the survival of the black community. Read this book, I don't mean No Respect |
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| "was afraid at first" | 2006-08-11 |
| - Reviewed By tmac692000 |
| let me just say sister souljah is one powerhouse of a lady. if anyone thinks this book isnt about uplifting our race then they must be white. this book has made me look deeper within my self. I stated I was afraid in my title that was because I wasnt sure I was able to hand what might be said. I have had this book for more than a year and I'm glad i decided to read it awesome sista thank you. |
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| "Such is life" | 2006-04-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2EXCOHIQ5V7DZ |
| After reading "No Disrespect", I have learned that the behavior of a race is greatly influenced by the surroundings and the brainwashing of other cultures. Although many people will not admit to being prejudiced, the evidence is apparent. I myself feel that African Americans need to learn about our beginnings just like the teachers in the schools want us to learn about the beginnings of this country. February should not be the only month for Black History. We are black everyday we are on this earth. Sista Souljah kept it real in her book. "Black Problems" are real and will always exist. This is a book I recommend for teenagers to read to get a jump on life and the experiences they will face. I have much love for my people, and want us to again unify and take care of business; raising strong black children. |
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| "You will love this book" | 2005-11-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3M8BEEBNCW7NO |
Every now and then we will look at a book on a shelf, a cd next to an entertainment center or a television show and see the people whom star, sing or are the author as immortal. Like they can do no wrong, and if they do we persecute them for their flaws. We don't understand that they are flesh and blood like you and I. This book is brings you back into reality. After reading The coldest winter ever I picked up this book expecting to read about a highly enlightened woman whom's understanding is on a plateu that we as mere mortals can not forsee. Yet as I began to read I found my self saying, "Oh hell naw!" to this and "WHAT!" to that. I even found myself disliking some views while being intrigued by others. If you don't read another book you need to read this one. And read it right now. I've recommended it so much I messed around and let my own copy loose and I have to rebuy it myself for my personal collection. This is one of those books you just need to have in your collection no questions asked.
Nikkea "Auset" Lewis |
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