SELF-DESTRUCTION: My Country My People

ISBN: 0595375456

Author: Brownlowe, Peter

Condition: New

Not since Jimmy the Greek's statement on race has there been a book this edgy! This book says what everyone would like to say but are scared to say. Straight out of the projects of Bronx New York, this author has traveled down many roads and has experienced many of the things that most will not have had the opportunity to do. He has taken some of those thoughts and experiences and put it all in this book in order to expose some of the problems and feelings that he believes is plaguing our country.An ex-military officer and police officer, he recently returned from the war in Iraq and tells us what he really thinks about the war and our current administration. He talks about his passion for a crimeless society and holds no punches when talking about crimes and punishment, which he believes is one of the most important issues of our time. He describes some of the troubles that are in the African-American communities, and the daunting and somber short and long-term effects it is having on his people and society.This book will undoubtedly raise some eyebrows and awareness and create a discussion among many.