ASIN: B00H95FTLO
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 389
When Ricky Smalls was 12 years old, his father died of a heroin overdose, leaving the job of raising him to his overworked mother and the streets of NYC's toughest ghetto. Inspired by his illegitimate half-brother Devon, Ricky found himself engaged in petty crimes that soon grew more serious. As he grew, Ricky indulged in the riches and respect street life offered him-- and the women, cash, and expensive cars didn't hurt either. Known as Slick Rick, he rode a roller coaster of good times, big money, and tough choices. But no one can be on the top forever, and fate had other plans for Ricky. His teacher, brother, and best friend was gunned down by police on Jersey City's mean streets following a murder Ricky took part in. Ricky's life crumbled as he was sent to prison for his involvement, and he soon found out who his real friends were. Once freed, Ricky undertook the biggest challenge ...
