Life in Prison by Stanley “Tookie” Williams

Posted: September 19, 2007 in books for boys, Books reviewed in 2007, Nonfiction, Stanley Williams
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Life in Prison

Rules

I am sure there are times when you feel your parents are being too hard on you, that they have too many rules for you to follow.  But know this: No matter how unfair you may think you parents are, or how tough you may think their rules are, you’re parents’ rules are nothing like the rules we are forced to abide by in prison.”   —-Life in Prison, chapter 5

I introduced this book with the above entry because it is what young people need to know about prison life and life in general.  After reading this book, I think it should be a “must-read” for all students, regardless of their socio-economic status.  Everyone I know, I’m sure has heard of Stanley “Tookie” Williams.  Well, before his execution, he wrote many books.  He spoke out against gangs and violence in the black community.   His message was simple; he advised young people to make better choices than he did.  To a certain extent, he wanted redemption and forgiveness.  

Comments
  1. read it in health class, not all that wonderful, only because I don’t necessarily enjoy looking through the eyes of a murderer, but hearing in about how the experience is interesting, something to get you thinking

  2. KODY says:

    STANLEY YU STILL DA BIGGEST

  3. justice says:

    i like this story

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