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In Deep

How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter

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In Deep

By: Angalia Bianca, Linda Beckstrom, Kevin Gates - foreword, Dreka Gates - foreword
Narrated by: Christina Delaine
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Before Angalia Bianca became one of Chicago's foremost authorities on violence interruption and prevention, receiving international recognition and a Resolution for Bravery from the City of Chicago, she was a criminal, a master manipulator, and a brilliant con artist. Bianca spent 12 years in prison for forgery, embezzlement, drug dealing, and theft. But now she has gone far beyond the expectations for recovery to a life of service fueled by an unrelenting determination to make a difference.

Bianca was once a gang member; now she puts her life on the line to interrupt gang violence. For 36 years she was a heroin addict; now she mentors people in recovery. She was homeless; now she appears as an invited guest to speak at events across the country and around the world. Bianca crawled out of the deepest hole imaginable; now through her work with the renowned violence prevention group Cure Violence, she climbs back down to change lives.

In Deep is a blunt, honest look at Bianca's life. Her mind-blowing stories take listeners deep into a world of grit and gang violence that seems inescapable. Her story is at once fascinating, terrifying, and ultimately full of hope.

©2018 Angalia Bianca and Linda Beckstrom; Foreword copyright 2018 by Kevin Gates and Dreka Gates (P)2018 Tantor True Crime Women Crime Chicago Exciting
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Really enjoyed this book Angalia tells it like it is and at times really hard to like her for her choices in life but just love her spirit ! I cried several times and was sad to finish this one .

Loved it !

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The story was exceptionally good however the story teller had a flat boring voice that was somewhat depressing and not due to the content. She read with insufficient expression. I think if I’d listened to a sample I’d have passed on by on this one.

Gripping story in all its depravity & heartache

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I very much enjoy drug addiction, memoirs and prison memoirs so when I saw this story included aspects of both I was interested. I really enjoyed listening to this memoir and was brought to tears a few times well written and well read.

Very interesting with great narration

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I really enjoyed this story because of how real and raw it is. I was looking for a story that described addictions without leaving anything out and I found it

Powerful

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A story I have not put down since I started reading it! My absolute favourite book ever

Her brutally honest story of her life

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This book was awesome !!! really touches you deep ... a powerful story of redemption. It will make you laugh & cry. The narration was very good. I strongly recommend this book ...

Loved it !!!

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Overall a wonderful book and story. At times i got a little lost as the story jumped around but highly recommended

Outstanding

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What a story a roller coaster of a life, the crazy times, the parties, the strength to overcome addiction and help others. Really enjoyed this reading

Gives new meaning to been around the block

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This was captivating, the story kep you on edge the whole time. I loved it.

Incredible

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The authors constant reference to her own brilliance, outstanding bravery, intelligence, uniqueness and overall awesomeness was vomit inducing.

The narcissistic criminal

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