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Lady Q: The Rise and Fall of a Latin Queen
Lady Q: The Rise and Fall of a Latin Queen
Lady Q: The Rise and Fall of a Latin Queen
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Lady Q: The Rise and Fall of a Latin Queen

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Offering a rarely seen female perspective on gang life, this raw and powerful memoir tells not only of one woman's struggle to survive the streets but also of her ascent to the top ranks of the new mafia, where the only people more dangerous than rival gangs were members of her own.

At age five Sonia Rodriguez's stepfather began to abuse her; at ten she was molested by her uncle and beaten by her mother when she told on him; and by thirteen her home had become a hangout for the Latin Kings and Queens who were friends with her older sister. Threatened by rival gang members at school, Sonia turned away from her education and extracurricular activities in favor of a world of drugs and violence.

The Latin Kings, one of the largest and most notorious street gangs in America, became her refuge, but its violence cost her friends, freedom, self-respect, and nearly her life. As a Latin Queen, she experienced the exhilarating highs and unbelievable lows of gang life. From being shot at by her own gang and kicked out at age eighteen with an infant daughter to rejoining the gang and distinguishing herself as a leader, her legacy as Lady Q was cemented both for her willingness to commit violence and for her role as a drug mule.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateAug 29, 2017
ISBN9781541481046

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Narration wasn't the greatest. Felt like listening to an instruction manual.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    great book.. takes me back how things were in Humboldt Park.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I did not think that this was terrifically well written. It was unfortunate because I was looking forward to hearing more from the female perspective.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book provides a first person insight into an area of gangs that is frequently overlooked by society. Female gang members are typically viewed only as associates since not many rise to the level of power and trust attained by Lady Q. This is a good starting point for those who want a broader understanding of gangs or who focus on female gang members.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Story of a female gang member, how she became 'Lady Q', interesting...