Blue Rage, Black Redemption - by Stanley Tookie Williams (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Williams co-founded the Crips in his L.A. neighborhood, but what began as protection became a notorious gang. A 1981 conviction sent him to death row, where he was executed in 2005. From his jail cell, he became a powerful anti-gang activist.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A gripping tale of personal revolution by a man who went from Crips co-founder to Nobel Peace Prize nominee, author, and anti-gang activist</b> <p/>When his L.A. neighborhood was threatened by gangbangers, Stanley Tookie Williams and a friend formed the Crips, but what began as protection became worse than the original gangs. From deadly street fights with their rivals to drive-by shootings and stealing cars, the Crips' influence--and Tookie's reputation--began to spread across L.A. Soon he was regularly under police surveillance, and, as a result, was arrested often, though always released because the charges did not stick. But in 1981, Tookie was convicted of murdering four people and was sent to death row at San Quentin in Marin County, California. <p/>Tookie maintained his innocence and began to work in earnest to prevent others from following his path. Whether he was creating nationwide peace protocols, discouraging adolescents from joining gangs, or writing books, Tookie worked tirelessly for the rest of his life to end gang violence. Even after his death, his legacy continues, supported by such individuals as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Snoop Dogg, Jesse Jackson, and many more. <p/>This posthumous edition of <i>Blue Rage, Black Redemption</i> features a foreword by Tavis Smiley and an epilogue by Barbara Becnel, which details not only the influence of Tookie's activism but also her eyewitness account of his December 2005 execution, and the inquest that followed. <p/>By turns frightening and enlightening, <i>Blue Rage, Black Redemption</i> is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and an invaluable lesson in how rage can be turned into redemption.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Some of the most vital peacemakers arise out of the very heart of the most destructive spaces. Tookie's story is proof of this. -- Luis Rodriguez, author of <i>Always Running</i><br><br>Tookie learned the hard way that belonging to a gang is not smart. I salute him for his courage and determination to overcome his circumstances. -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Stanley Tookie Williams, activist and author, was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times and the Nobel Prize in literature four times. He is the only man in history to be nominated while imprisoned. He was executed in 2005. <p/> Tavis Smiley is a nationally known intellectual, activist, political commentator, entrepreneur, and radio and television personality. He founded the ground-breaking and historic State of the Black Union series. Mr. Smiley has authored several best-selling books, including <i>The Covenant</i> and <i>The Covenant in Action</i>.
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