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A review by thebookwormscorner
Ms-13: The Making of America's Most Notorious Gang by Steven Dudley
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Steven Dudley did a great job writing this book. It was very informative and statistical. It also did a great job explaining how the formation of the gang began, the expansion. Dudley goes on to explain the deportation processes including under the Trump administration.
The MS-13 is a dangerous gang who use a variety of tactics to instill fear in those who dare to come across their paths, or if they feel in some way disrespected...even if it's their own members. Ms-13 has expanded to many parts of the world. It's really incredible to see the number rise year after year. The focuses on some of the lives of the gang members. How they have to live in fear everyday of possibly getting killed by their own members. A sad reality whenever you join a gang.
El Salvador is full of corruption, racism, violence, poverty, and immigration issues. It's no wonder many seek refuge in other countries, and turn to violence themselves. I can't imagine the level of anxiety the country has always been in.
I believe this book should be used in all Social Sciences classes. Especially those focused on Criminal Justice classes.
Huge thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The MS-13 is a dangerous gang who use a variety of tactics to instill fear in those who dare to come across their paths, or if they feel in some way disrespected...even if it's their own members. Ms-13 has expanded to many parts of the world. It's really incredible to see the number rise year after year. The focuses on some of the lives of the gang members. How they have to live in fear everyday of possibly getting killed by their own members. A sad reality whenever you join a gang.
El Salvador is full of corruption, racism, violence, poverty, and immigration issues. It's no wonder many seek refuge in other countries, and turn to violence themselves. I can't imagine the level of anxiety the country has always been in.
I believe this book should be used in all Social Sciences classes. Especially those focused on Criminal Justice classes.
Huge thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.