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Teen, 17 years old
November 29, 2009
 
I love this book. It relates with me in so many ways and it also helped me to be aware of the world we live on which one is realistic...and it has so many questions to ask but few answers to find. In my opinion, this is a very educational book, it will help teenagers to appreciate more what they have.

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Teen, 16 years old
June 28, 2011
 
You Have to Listen; But Hearing the Truth is Hard.
This book is an amazing portrayal of what it's like to be an inner city kid. Drinking, drugs, and sex almost always come with the package, and even though it can be a little crude sounding or ghetto, living in an inner city is not all rainbows and flowers. The author did a good job of showing us what it's like to be in a broken family, and Tyrell crosses the line at drugs.

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Teen, 18 years old
January 13, 2011
 
I love the book. It teaches you about other people's struggles.

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Teen, 16 years old
April 6, 2009
 
ITS .......
omg this is the best book ever i nvr read till this book

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Teen, 17 years old
January 4, 2011
 

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Teen, 16 years old
March 25, 2010
 
TYRELL ROCKS
this book is the best i meet the maker of this book in a feild trip this book ROCKS THANK YOU COE BOOTH

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Adult
August 21, 2009
 
many people can relate
i love this book. im 13 but i relate to almost everything in this book. i would recomend this book to any age child that is in any type of situation as the characters in the book or me. to tell the truth this is my favorite and best book i have ever layed eyes on!!!!!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!i jus got done finishin readin it a week and a half ago and its like all i wanted to do was keep readin and readin and readin even in the tub.... it made me really upset win i had to stop........

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Teen, 17 years old
December 11, 2009
 
I Think 14 Years Should Read It...Only If Amture Enough..I Read This Book At 14 And Am Not Involved In Drugs Or Drinking
I Love This Book Its Great..And Its Swagga Rite

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Teen, 15 years old
January 7, 2010
 
the best book ever
tyrell was the best book ever

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Parent of 16 year old
June 21, 2010
 
To be truthful - this book bored me. There was lots of swearing, references to drug and alcohol use, and criminal activities. The story line was - to me - kind of slow moving and the characters were realistic but, not part of my reality. I read it as a required part of a graduate class I'm taking.

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Adult
June 20, 2010
 
perfect for teens and up
It shows people what Tyrell has to go through in life. Many other people are like tyrell no-a-days. So what if it has bad words, violence, or sexual things in it. That's how the real world is, and people need to know that. They need to be strong enough to face it. Most kids are like Tyrell in many ways. for example, most kids are having sex, all kids are cursing, some are doing drugs or alcohol, and most kids are getting into fights or arguements. it's the truth and we need to face it and try to help them. all im saying is, this book is real and it's not one of those fairy-tale stories that are blinding people. chances are, if you think your child isn't already open with you about this kind of stuff, than their probably doing it. talk about it with your teen and ask your teen to explain if she/he agrees with the decisions Tyrell makes.

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Parent of 16 year old
February 22, 2010
 
This book is full of disrespect for others and garbage.

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Teen, 14 years old
November 9, 2010
 
LOVE IT LIKE IT READ IT NOW!:D
(:OMG THE ONLY THING I HAV TO SAY IS READ TYRELL ITS WROTH THE TIME:))))

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Teen, 14 years old
May 20, 2011
 
perfect for anyone who is muture enough to handle it
I absolutly love this book i admit that it may be inipropriate at times but it also gives teenagers something to relate to and understand

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Teen, 18 years old
October 21, 2009
 
its oka for kids but they need to be in thier preteens

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Teen, 16 years old
December 11, 2010
 
The Main Character WWE
I Bet The Main Character Will Be WWE Superstar: MVP

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Teen, 17 years old
May 27, 2010
 
Most young teens already know about or have been exposed to many things in this book. This is educational for the teens that haven't to show what real life in the ghetto is like for young men trying to make it. It just so happens that some parents really don't like this book because it doesn't sugar code enough....I guess....don't shelter the kids forever, BE REAL!

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Teen, 16 years old
August 17, 2009
 
Nice book : )
I absolutely love this book : ) I just got done reading it last week and was soo mad when I finished it because i did not want to put it down. I hope there is a sequel or something. I do not recommend 12 yr olds and under to read this book though.

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Teen, 17 years old
October 18, 2010
 
I Loved This Book It is really interesting and parents need to read the book before they judge it because it's really not that bad

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Adult
September 25, 2010
 
Fliptop's Review of Tyrell...
When I read the first sentence of this book, it intrigued me to continue. This book I believe is very educational, because it talks about a differernt culture, and real life ituations. Sure the drugs and messages and role models are not appropriate or children under 15, but if you are a muture, intelligent human being, this book is worth the try...!

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