In 1991, at the age of nineteen, Shaka Senghor shot and killed a man. He was a young drug dealer with a quick temper who had been hardened by what he experienced selling drugs on the unforgiving streets of Detroit. For years, as he served out hisMore In 1991, at the age of nineteen, Shaka Senghor shot and killed a man. He was a young drug dealer with a quick temper who had been hardened by what he experienced selling drugs on the unforgiving streets of Detroit. For years, as he served out his sentence for second degree murder, he blamed everybody else but himself for the decision he made to shoot on that fateful night. It wasn’t until Shaka started writing about the pain from his childhood and his life on the streets that he was able to get at the root of the anger that led him to prison. Through the power of journaling, he accepted responsibility for his violent behavior and now uses his experience to help others avoid the same path. Less

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Carolina Ordoñez rated it it was amazing

about 3 years ago

This is an incredible book that every one should read once in their lives. This is what Writing My Wrongs made me feel:

1. CONTRIBUTION: I thought I was contributing and helping enough till I read your book Shaka, there is so much more I can do and this pushed me to find n. Read full review

J Beckett rated it really liked it

Title: Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison

Published: March 8, 2016

Author: Shaka Senghor

The Review: Writing My Wrongs

Shaka Senghor’s memoir, Writing My Wrongs, exemplifies an emotional exposé, riddled with confessions that enlighte.

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Karin rated it it was amazing

Easily read this book in a day. Shaka’s story of growing up during Detroit’s cocaine epidemic, murdering a man in a drug deal gone wrong, spending years in prison, and coming out a better person is just riveting. If you have ever questioned the ability of people to learn. Read full review

Nita Bee rated it it was amazing

about 3 years ago

Yet another great read by Shaka Senghor, only this book is his memoir, his true life story. He gives a very vivid and detailed description of his life in the streets of Detroit and the time he spent in prison. This is a story of a lost soul filled with, family issues, ang. Read full review

Erhardt rated it really liked it

almost 3 years ago

Shaka offers a raw account of growing up in Detroit in the 1980s and early 90s, in and out of school, moving from neighborhood to neighborhood, family member to family member, dealing crack off and on but mostly on, and turning into an angry and scared young man that kill. Read full review

Karen rated it it was amazing

over 3 years ago

My students and I have been reading this really important book this semester, hot off the shelf. It never fails, as with all of Shaka’s books, it is the one reading they ALL get into! Afterwards, they are able to put all the pieces together of the things I have had them r. Read full review

Susan Batten rated it it was amazing

about 3 years ago

Family, friends and colleagues. There are a few books that we read in life that change your perspective and views on contemporary issues.

THIS IS ONE OF THOSE BOOKS. For those of us who are looking for justice, peace and progress, I ask you to read Shaka Senghor’s memoir. Read full review

OOSA rated it really liked it

over 1 year ago

Turn Your Mess Into a Message

“The ultimate betrayal, however, and the hardest thing for me to deal with, was my own betrayal. I had turned my back on myself the first time I picked up drugs, alcohol and guns. I had given up on myself. In fact, I had never even given mysel. Read full review

Katie rated it really liked it

Great read, easy read, highly recommend.
This is the story of a young man who grew up in Detroit during the 80’s crack addiction. By 1991 he was in prison for murder. This is is his story of what life in Detroit during 80’s drug heyday was like, what the prison system is. Read full review

Patti rated it it was amazing

I grew up in suburbia, basically squishing my toes in privilege and pretty much getting my way whenever I wanted it. I waltzed through high school, college, and then law school and pranced away with no debt (calm down, kittens–I took out plenty of loans for my teaching d. Read full review

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