April 22, 2015

Gang Leader for a Day by Sudhir Venkatesh

A University of Chicago student explores the neighborhoods surrounding Hyde Park on Chicago's infamous south side, and finds himself piecing together the inner workings of a gang. Informative, fascinating, and frightening. It hits closer to home than I would prefer {que the increased gang violence in the neighborhood I work in}.

Jimmy and I listened to the audible version while road tripping to Nashville. Recommended.


"The Black Kings policed the building more aggressively than the police did."

What did you think of Gang Leader for a Day?

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