Ghetto Re’sume’
In life, we all go through struggles to do what we have to do to get by. Everyone has skeletons in their closets. The series of events we encounter as we journey through life serve as references on our résumé of life. However, if you should so happen to be one of the unfortunate ones born into the ghetto, all of the hardship and pain you endure over the years to make it out of the ghetto will forever serve as references on your GHETTO RÉSUMÉ. Goldie, born into this world DeQuan Walker, is what some people would call a freak of nature. His diverse ways and extraordinary IQ almost insures him an academic scholarship to a prestigious college of his choice. Growing up in poverty in the late 80 s, Goldie s stay-fly fetish turns him into a die-hard hustler, doing anything legal to make a dollar. When tragedy strikes Goldie s family, dire situations force him to become a man before he ever gets to enjoy being a boy. Hustling becomes an addiction for Goldie, and you know they say bad habits are hard to break. Snake, a high school dropout, is Southside St. Pete s most notorious drug dealer. It did not come easy, though. After years of grinding as a nickel-and-dime hustler in the projects, Snake worked his way to the top of the ladder, graduating to his current status of The Man. Snake has it all: money, power, respect, and a fleet of dime pieces. What do these two have in common? Find out what happens in this page-turning thriller when these two cross paths, and Snake walks away owing Goldie his life. Brace yourself and prepare to become a student of the streets, because never before has the game been handed to you on a silver platter like this.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars On the Block
Whether you’ll grow up and become a product of your environment can be argued on almost every level. Statistically, the deck appears stacked against success and opened to failure. However, the door is never truly completely closed.
Imagine, if you will, from the moment of conception longing to be apart of the chaotic streets. Ambitious, overachiever, yet mentally capable to not only achieve but surpass any wall that may hinder you. Well for DeQuan `Goldie’ Walker, he’s always been keen to the streets. When his home situation flips, he easily slides into the provider role. Is he really up for the challenge?
Marcus `Snake’ Robinson’ is twice removed from the mere nickel-and-diming hustler he used to be. Snake, the appointed CEO, is the man all of the project kids aspire to be. His recycled funds in the hood are far better than anything the government itself could possibly offer. No longer that same hungry dude, Snake decides at 24 he’s done more than most and wants to retire on top. Will it ever be enough?
GHETTO RESUME written by newbie Freddie Simmons introduces readers to two hustlers who share the same purpose. While Snake is obviously the master, at times, he learns from his student, Goldie. The story is all right, but it’s this reviewer’s opinion that it appears to be a little too boastful, jagged and, dare I say, mind-boggling. I had issues throughout the story, mainly trying to imagine a 10-year-old child being able to do certain things. While I know that drugs, poverty and prison have made it harder for some of the children in society, I couldn’t believe what the author was saying and had to force feed myself the majority of the story. As the book neared its climax, it was as if Freddie Simmons decided to completely change the Goldie character from this seasoned thug to this affectionate school aged child. Again, this was just too hard for me to swallow.
While I will admit, the beginning is truly original, the story itself is filled with too many difficult plots. I do believe that there are readers who will enjoy the story, but for me, I’m hoping in its conclusion the author will hanker down and deliver a more edible read.
Reviewed by: Crystal
5 Stars Ghetto Resume
Talking about this book is NOT enough. You just have to read it. This book is a page turner that will leave you wanting more after each chapter. Can’t wait for the remainder of this trilogy.
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