Buck

I really enjoyed this one. I have went down a rabbit hole of memoirs that have taken place in black neighborhoods in major cities during the 80s and 90s. This one didn't disappoint. Although my race has been through hell for centuries, this time period is unique due to the Crack Cocaine epidemic and gang culture. This memoir captures that from a Philadelphia teen's perspective. We go on a hood journey from the eyes of Malo. A teenage black male. He and his family goes through hell. I love how the author uses rap music and R&B to help tell it. And how he uses hood references to describe the scenery. Be prepared because this book is heavy on slang. This was a masterpiece. And although his story was amazing, I pray that his mother and brother both write a memoir because their stories seem interesting as well.