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Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the BronxThis New York Times bestseller intimately depicts urban life in a gripping book that slips behind cold statistics and sensationalism to reveal the true sagas lurking behind the headlines of gangsta glamour. In her extraordinary bestseller, Adrian Nicole LeBlanc immerses readers in the intricacies of the ghetto, revealing the true sagas lurking behind the headlines of gangsta glamour, gold drenched drug dealers, and street corner society. Focusing on
This New York Times bestseller intimately depicts urban life in a gripping book that slips behind cold statistics and sensationalism to reveal the true sagas lurking behind the headlines of gangsta glamour. In her extraordinary bestseller, Adrian Nicole LeBlanc immerses readers in the intricacies of the ghetto, revealing the true sagas lurking behind the headlines of gangsta glamour, gold-drenched drug dealers, and street-corner society. Focusing on two romances--Jessica's dizzying infatuation with a hugely successful young heroin dealer, Boy George, and Coco's first love with Jessica's little brother, Cesar--Random Family is the story of young people trying to outrun their destinies. Jessica and Boy George ride the wild adventure between riches and ruin, while Coco and Cesar stick closer to the street, all four caught in a precarious dance between survival and death. Friends get murdered; the DEA and FBI investigate Boy George; Cesar becomes a fugitive; Jessica and Coco endure homelessness, betrayal, the heartbreaking separation of prison, and, throughout it all, the insidious damage of poverty. Charting the tumultuous cycle of the generations--as girls become mothers, boys become criminals, and hope struggles against deprivation--LeBlanc slips behind the cold statistics and sensationalism and comes back with a riveting, haunting, and true story.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Published: 02/10/2004
ISBN: 9780743254434
Pages: 432
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.48w x 1.07d
Award: Street Literature Book Award Medal (Slbam) - Honorable Mention
Review Citations: Women's Review of Books 01/01/2004 pg. 7
New York Times 02/08/2004 pg. 28
Newsweek 07/13/2009 pg. 45
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★★★★★ 5
Great Research
Format: Hardcover
Excellent book. Great research and easy to read. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Knowledgeable History; Uncharitable Theological Commentary
Format: Kindle
The author seems incredibly knowledgeable about the topic. I am learning a tremendous amount about the period bridging the Old and New Testament periods by reading this book. However, it is incredibly frustrating to me that the author compares modern day fellow-Christian cessationists with the unbelieving Sanhedrin whom Stephen excoriated in Acts chapter 7.
"The insinuation is that the Holy Spirit, which had inspired the Torah, was the very same spirit who had been prophetically active down to the time of Jesus but whom the Jewish leaders were now railing against. One wonders what words Stephen would have for modern readers who perpetuate the notion of prophetic silence."
At first this passage irritated me as an unnecessary and uncharitable jab. But I decided to write a review to let readers know to be prepared: if you do not have a Grudem-style view of ongoing prophecy, you should expect the author of this book to take cheap and uncharitable jabs, and to compare you to unbelieving Jews who rejected God's word. It actually colors my ability to take the author seriously, though I paid far too much for this book not to persevere through it.
The author could have chosen to take an objective and charitable stance and simply report the facts. I'm surprised an editor didn't encourage the author to restrain his criticisms.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
★★★★★ 5
a true blessing for Scriptural insight into God’s eternal plan !!
Format: Paperback
This book was extremely informative and helpful in understanding the Scriptures!!! Not only that,
it was hopeful and reassuring for the future!! I am so glad i bought this book!!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
I read all his books. Good prices at Amason
Format: Hardcover
Good book. Easy to read. Good price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good book to study inm Bible Study
Format: Hardcover
I tought through this book in my Bible study class at our church. Everyone thought it was great. we had some good discussions about each lesson.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026
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