No Disrespect

Package arrived on time in pristine shape. In time to gift for Christmas. As an avid book lover bent corners, ripped pages hurts my heart.

Every one of us chooses our station in life, a position from which we posture our convictions and beliefs; which without apology Sister Souljah is no different.Admittedly I wasn't warmed by the opening. It took turning to a page just about in the middle of the book, (page 109 to be exact), and reading from there for a few pages before going back to the beginning to understand this woman's philosophies, and where she's coming from.After that, from beginning to end I didn't want to close the book. Anyone who advocates for children wins me over, before and after all else. Of course there is much more to Sister Souljah's autobiography than the children she crusades for; she had to go through some things before reaching a platform from which she could stage her fight to help empower disenfranchised children.Other spots that engaged me as well; her relationship with her family, and as well other relationships... Nathan (of course being the premier), but also Joseph...(Sonya's spiel was truly potent), and Chance I just adored...at first! And that incident in Baltimore had me in stitches. Oh, that was one of a special kind of hilarious. Nikki was interesting, and also that talk on lesbianism with Mona. Tusani, and her mother Nita, just may have been the most stirring. It was the message behind the mother's message that I found tremendous; one where although it wasn't written, I felt wasn't lost on Sister Souljah either--the other thing I found impressive...her openness to hear what the people she was trying to help, and as well all of those she forged relationships with, were saying.I highly recommend `No Disrespect.' I really want to go on and on here, but in summary this work is as compassionate as it is passionate, intellectual, and outstanding.

I have every book she has written. Also raw and descriptive

Like many reviewers, I purchased this book after thoroughly enjoying The Coldest Winter Ever. As I read the introduction, I began to think that this was going to be a bunch of essays on Black Nationalism, which would be great, but maybe not too different than what I've read many times before. To my delight, as soon as I began reading chapter one, it was evident I was in for a rare treat. Silster Souljah had the courage to honestly share the experiences and life lessons she had as a black woman growing up in poverty and using her education and resilience to try to improve conditions for as many blacks as she could impact. As much as I've read about oppression and the efforts people have made to overcome it, I've never encountered something so personal as she was willing to share in this book. Sure she has strong opinions, and even if I didn't agree with every single one of them, I always understood why she felt the way she did. If you are an empathetic person trying to figure out what life is like for someone who has had strikingly different experiences than your own, or if you've come up in a similar situation to her and want to get some insight on your own experiences that may not have occurred to you, I couldn't recommend this book more highly. If you are closed minded and prude, then go watch a Disney movie instead.

One of my favorites. Great book!

This Has to be one of the best books I have read in a long time! All of the chapters were intriguing and Page turning. I couldn’t stop reading.

A MUST read!! I couldn’t put this book down.

I really enjoyed this novel. After reading "The Coldest Winter Ever", I knew that I had to read this book. Although "The Coldest Winter Ever" was fictional, and "No Disrespect" was more non-fictional, there are overlapping similarities. It is a novel that I felt I could not put down.Souljah talks about her life from childhood, adolescence, and then young-adulthood and reflects on those people in her life that taught her valuable lessons (whether intentionally or unintentionally). As an African American heterosexual woman, I disagree with her views on both homosexuality (I felt that she was a little homophobic and misunderstanding about that aspect of sexuality), and the extent of her talking about interracial dating, the black vs. white issue, etc. However, I respect her opinions and feel that she was speaking her life truths, and what was important in her life. I deeply respect Souljah's opinionated mind, and agree that writing is all about expressing your personal beliefs and truths.

Sistah souljah is the most insightful, modern day black author that I have encountered. She is well versed in the struggles as a urban black woman and is a literary genius.

HipHop Star Sister Souljah erzählt vom Aufwachsen in der Bronx - eindrucksvolle Geschichte, man will das Buch gar nicht wieder aus der Hand legen!

I received the book yesterday and am still lingering at chapter 3 due to the fruitfulness of the novel. Although I have read her 2nd book, this book is breathtaking in a way that it draws you closer to her as an individual, in comparison to 2nd book although it is another great read. Everytime I come across something intriguing i turn to the front of the book and glimpse at her and wonder how she overcame the distresses in the book. Being a young black girl in london(17yrs)i feel the way in which she promotes the fact that we are being restrained by white people, but then again i feel that some of the accusations thrwn at the whites should not be used as excuses to cover our mess, e.g Nathan claiming racism caused him to be gay. The book on the otherhand helps young black girls as we try to put together the perfect image of a strong black man and the things that keep them strong, and what makes them weak. I like the way she also portrays herself as a very fortnate person who intrigues men in a blazing way. Woman in a whole need to embrace these virtues and become real women in the eyes of men. This book is very educating as well as fun to read, as I read the book I learn more and more about my past and am able to put pieces together. thank you Sister Souljah. YOUR NO.1 FAN FOR LIFE

This book was well written. It allowed you to see life from Sister Souljah's view. Showing you the many struggles one can face in life. This book is an eye opener.

Brilliant book! This was the last book of hers I was meaning to read and I have to say it opened my eyes and mind to a lot. After diving into Sister Souljah's personal accounts of events, it really showed how some of these themes are handled in her other novels.This book tackles a lot of issues that are again brought up again and to life in "midnight" and "coldest ever winter." Reading No Disrespect last, it brought all her amazing work together.I respect her even more as a writer and I'm even more so to write her a letter of thanks, I was 'that' moved.All I have to say now is PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK