Chicago Author Darrin Lowerys Favorite Books
Discover Chicago author Darrin Lowery's favorite books! Explore his top picks and literary inspirations in this curated list of must-read titles.
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Waking with Enemies
by Eric Jerome Dickey
Powerful hit man Gideon struggles to outmaneuver a fellow assassin when his past misdeeds catch up with him, an effort that forces him to realize that he can no longer trust anyone.
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Two Wrongs Don't Make it Right
by Brenda Hampton
Desperately searching for the man who murdered his fiancée, Brandon Lee Fletcher finds his quest for justice threatening his peace of mind, his relationship with a new girlfriend, and his own safety when he gets too close to the killer. Original.
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The Coldest Winter Ever
by Sister Souljah
Winter Santiaga, the daughter of one of Brooklyn's most powerful drug czars, uses her own weapons--including sex and an aggressive attitude--to stay on top, after her father's empire is threatened by a drug war. Reader's Guide included. Reprint.
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Bad Girlz
by Shannon Holmes
Bad Girlz takes readers into the mysterious and often dangerous lives of young women who turn to the streets and strip clubs as a means of survival. These are the girls who, along the way, suffer bad breaks and find themselves ripe for exploitation by men and women who pretend to be their saviours. Holmes tells a page-turning story of sex, money and murder in the name of survival and reveals the many ways that good girls, trying to get by in desperate situations, become Bad Girlz.
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Come On, People
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Addressing the problems facing many African American communities, encourages people to move forward in their lives by overcoming feelings of low self-esteem, fearfulness, and anger.
