Questions About Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member

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I am a middle school teacher in a pretty challenging area. Some of my students have aspirations of becoming gang members and think the life would be great. Is this an appropriate book to read in middle school? Thank you so much.

Jaron Rust No, it can be a bit graphic in some spots of the book. I would read it alone first and try to censor some of the stuff

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Is there a Mexican cholo book ?

B.B. Powers The Black Hand: The Story of Rene "Boxer" Enriquez and His Life in the Mexican Mafia by Chris Blatchford…moreThe Black Hand: The Story of Rene "Boxer" Enriquez and His Life in the Mexican Mafia by Chris Blatchford(less)

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Does the book explain why he joined a gang, and his life before?

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