No Disrespect

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Summary: No Disrespect but...
Review: I've been reading this book lately. It was one of the first books recommended to me as to be really good. It is pretty good and I have to admit Sister Souljah does tell it like it is and she sounds very respectful towards herself and others. Personally I think she was too goodie-goodie, though. She stays monogamous for way too long. I'm not going by other reviews either. I don't know any girl that thinks as pure as her, and I know goodie-goodie girls! But all in all, the chapters are pretty much like glue and they're realistic. The book is definitely good and I do recommend it. Especially for people who like being in touch with who they really are. I definitely want to keep reading on.

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Summary: I Support What She Says, But I don't believe It
Review: I read "No Disrespect after reading "The Coldest Winter Ever", and finding that work of fiction riveting, and well -told. I found "No Disrespect" a non-fiction work that is told with the caveat - I will tell the truth, and the names are changed only to protect the innocent", to be poorly told, hard to believe, and self serving. Yes, I do believe it is possible to have morals and values as SS describes herself to have in this work, but the stories she writes, rather than honest, smack of someone that is holding back, or more to the point someone tailoring the story to conclude in an ending that is suitable to them. I don't mean any disrepect, but I don't buy it was the prevailing thought as I read her story.

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Summary: Impressive
Review: I can always respect someone with strong views as long as their argument is intelligent and they have experience in the area. Her book was well-polished and a page-turner. I thoroughly enjoyed every word of it.

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Summary: Raw and insightful but...
Review: I just want to say a special peace and blessings to Souljah. I think for someone like her to get down and intimate and dirty into her life is remarkable, even more so because she is doing it for her people, particularily young African American females. Some of the experiences she had resonated deep within my spirit while many of them did not. The one thing that I think is frightful though is that if Souljah is not careful her book takes on a tone of racism. Now I understand that due to her rage, because for those who know history, it would be crazy not to be enraged and the injustice done to AfAm people. However, I think Souljah should push the idea of self-reliance more and also not be to overly romantic about Africa. Other than that, the language is raw but beautiful, Souljah lets us grow and learn with her. Who knows? Maybe down the road she will come back with something else for us.
Peace

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Summary: One of the Most Enlightening Books I Have Ever Read !!!
Review: I am an 18-year old college student who read The Coldest Winter Ever. I thought that it was the best book I had read in my life until this book. This book is a must-read for all African American women. It tells a lot about our past experiences as black people and covers subjects most black women would be afraid to talk about, futhermore, tell their story. I relate to Souljah a lot because like her I am very smart, but I have made some very dumb decisions in my life. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEE read this book!!!! You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: this is nice
Review: This book was beautiful. I still can't believe all those things happened to her. Some people have the worst. I think she is a good symbol of the Black woman. Keep on keepin' on Sista!

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Summary: The Coldest Winter Ever
Review: Who is this Sister Souljah? - She's fantastic!!! What an amazing book and a real eye opener for anyone who ever wondered what life was like living in the drug world. Sister Souljah addressed all the issues that I was questioning as I read along. This is a very well written book and should be read by all African American females. SS made me care about the characters, especially Winter. Boy, did I feel it for her, and what a fighter. Right or wrong she had to try and survive. Unfortunately her fight for survival had serious repercussions, with a totally unexpected ending. This book is far from predictable. There are many lessons to be learnt in the reading of this title.
Fantastic!

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Summary: Totally Inspired
Review: I thought "The Coldest Winter" would be just another tacky sex filled getto love story. It proved to be the absolute opposite. The realism in this story inspired me. I related to it as an African American and as a woman. The Coldest Winter left me thinking that we should never take our lives bodies and our love ones for granted. We should love ourselves and each other unconditionally.

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Summary: A lesson
Review: I think this book is a lesson to all young black girls it says no matter where you come from and what mistakes you make you can make it if you have the determination. This was written well.

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Summary: This is a Life Changing Book!
Review: As I read No Disrespect, I developed a new respect for Sister Souljah - for she is bright, strong, sober, calculating, and in your face, telling it like it is! I've read works of so-called prolific writers more than twice her age, yet none have touched nerves and brought revelation to me as she has in No Disrespect!
I smiled to myself as I read the penetrating questions she asked the people in her life. I admire her! I wish every Black man and woman could and would read this enlightening tome, for it is a life changing adventure into a world where knowledge is king! The multitude of lessons learned are a by-product of a very entertaining read!