{"product_id":"americas-massacre-the-audacity-of-despair-and-a-message-of-hope-paperback","title":"America's Massacre: The Audacity of Despair and a Message of Hope - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKamaal Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eTewhan Butler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey called him Massacre, the leader of the Double ii Bloods, the first Blood set on the East Coast. History Channel's \u003ci\u003eGangland\u003c\/i\u003e labeled him a central figure in the rise and spread of street gangs. But can just one man be held accountable, or is the truth more complex?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake no mistake: Tewhan \"Massacre\" Butler accepts his share of responsibility. But in \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Massacre: The Audacity of Despair and a Message of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e, Butler argues, with his customary eloquence and charisma, that multiple factors influenced his actions, and the actions of many others trapped in the hopelessness of inner-city life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this seminal memoir, Butler reflects on his life, the choices he made, and shares the hard lessons he has learned. He does not ask for sympathy. He sincerely wants to build understanding and help advance society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA must read for parents, educators, policymakers, the legal community, civic leaders, and concerned citizens the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTewhan Butler grew up in the infamous Illtown, the inner-city ghetto on the border of East Orange, and Newark, New Jersey, surrounded by self-made millionaires and international superstars. A standout student athlete and budding recording artist himself, Butler walked away from a record deal with music legend Quincy Jones' Quest Records at age sixteen to build an empire of his own-the nefarious Double ii Bloods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidered by the US government as largely responsible for the rise of East Coast gang activity, Butler became the personal target of US Attorney Chris Christie, resulting in a sixty-six-count federal indictment in 2006 and a thirty-year prison term.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButler, known for his remarkable charisma and eloquence, is frequently moved from one prison to another, due to the government's persistent fear that he will provoke his fellow inmates-even though now, he only wants to use his skills to bring hope and light to inner-city conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47468175819005,"sku":"9780692281826","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/ZHhiajVqTFN4ZmY0OUMwVDV3Skw0Zz09.webp?v=1777285696","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/americas-massacre-the-audacity-of-despair-and-a-message-of-hope-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}