About this title: Both a memoir of a life in a street gang and a manifesto to stop the violence and restore the community, this approach to a solution includes real-life examples of the young people the author has met, incorporates specific strategies for change, and draws inspiration from Joseph Campbell, Lao-tzu, and Buddhist thinkers.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Seven Stories Pr
Date Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN-13:9781583225646ISBN:1583225641
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781583225646. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Seven Stories Press, U. S
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9781583222638ISBN:1583222634
Description: Fine. "Publisher: Seven Stories Press Date of Publication: 2001 Binding: Hard Cover Edition: 1st Edition Condition: New/New Description: 8vo-over 7"-9" tall 1583222634 This book will change the way in which you approach and listen to our youth. " read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: SEVEN STORIES
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781583225646ISBN:1583225641
Description: New. A longtime peacemaker with gangs in Los Angeles and Chicago, Luis J. Rodriguez prescribes healing through community building. He warns against further marginalization of people already on the edge of society, and points the way to nonviolent opportun... read more
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Highlighting/underlining. Some highlighting and notations. Softcover is clean and binding is strong. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: SEVEN STORIES PRESS, U.S.
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9781583222638ISBN:1583222634
Description: Published by Seven Stories Press, U.S. in 2002. Hardcover. Number of pages: 352. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8293264 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
"The author, Luis Rodriguez is a former gang member who has started organizations that work with youth in Chicago and LA. He talks about his experiences and ways that we can approach the violence facing youth today."
"This book was a great for me to read at the time I did. This book got me thinking a lot about what spiritual creatures we are and what happens in our youth when we aren't offered supportive spaces to explode into our amazing selves."
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