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  • My Bloody Life

  • The Making of a Latin King
  • By: Reymundo Sanchez
  • Narrated by: Rudy Sanda
  • Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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My Bloody Life

By: Reymundo Sanchez
Narrated by: Rudy Sanda
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Summary

Looking for an escape from childhood abuse, Reymundo Sanchez turned away from school and baseball to drugs, alcohol, and then sex and was left to fend for himself before age 14. The Latin Kings, one of the largest and most notorious street gangs in America, became his refuge and his world, but its violence cost him friends, freedom, self-respect, and nearly his life. This is a raw and powerful odyssey through the ranks of the new Mafia, where the only people more dangerous than rival gangs are members of your own gang, who in one breath will say they'll die for you and in the next will order your assassination.

Contains mature themes.

©2000 Reymundo Sanchez (P)2017 Tantor

Critic reviews

“A slow-motion riot of drugs, sex, and gunplay." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Really gripping story

I binged this audio book. Very interesting listen. Interesting view into the life of a Latin King gang member.

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Really good listen

So I just thought the story seemed interesting but actually in parts it is pretty gripping and no idea how someone could live like that

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gang life

I really enjoyed this book , so much so, I couldn't put it down.
I found it a it slow going initially but 4 chapters in I was gripped. narrated well, good clear expressionate voice.
you can easily understand how easy it is to slip into a world of gangs and violence. with no one to turn to, nowhere to go, what does a young teenager do when he has been abandoned?
definitely recommend this book

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Gritty raw real

This is a really gripping book, a straightforward and honest account of one young boy’s descent into hell on the streets of Chicago. Highly recommended.

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Plastic street kid

Thought this might be ok but it was shite, give it till about chapter 13 I think then give up. He sounded like a right faggot an I couldn’t be arsed listening anymore .
I’d give it a swerve if I was you

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