Many great books on social justice topics have been released in the past few years, and Shaka Senghor's Writing My Wrongs stands out among them. Shaka tells the story of his incarceration at age 19 for a murder he committed while dealing crack after leaving the home he no longer felt wanted in. It's the story of still too many youth today, and Shaka's detailed memories help illuminate not only the struggle of people in prison, but the black youth forgotten and condemned by society to lives without hope and robbed of inspiration.
Having recently read that 47% of Detroit residents are functionally illiterate, Shaka's story of building his knowledge and becoming a light for others out of the darkest place is powerful and extremely relevant, not only for his success story but for his candid look at the racism and black oppression that still plagues our society in the United States.
I am thankful I received a review copy from the publisher, but my opinions are my own.
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