Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun by Geoffrey Canada p. 181

Canada was brought up in violence on the streets of the South Bronx. He has not only seen violence played out first hand, he has been involved in it. He has seen how violence has evolved: fist, stick, knife, gun. African American children feel as though adults can not protect them from the streets. The streets have their own codes and if you don't abide by these codes there will be consequences. Canada is calling for help from across America to save these children, to let them know violence will not prevail, and that there is someone there willing to fight for their lives. He has figured out how to save these children, their families, and their communities. This book is a must read. It makes you want to take action. There should be more people like him everywhere.