Nuestra Familia - A Broken Paradigm: John "Boxer" Mendoza's Personal Journey into a World of Deception, Betrayal and Redemption
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (665 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478222808 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 508 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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The author clearly knows how to tell a story: He opens the narrative with the police raiding his house and dragging him outside; he discusses the disconcerting Operation Black Widow; and he’s prone to metaphors. Surprisingly, the book’s highlights are Mendoza-free: The novel reveals the fascinating origin of the Mexican Mafia, as well as the NF’s response to the Aryan Brotherhood, a certain attention-grabber.Stark in its portrayal, but more riveting and embroiling than brutal or repellent.” . From Kirkus Reviews “First-time writer Mendoza tells the story of his rise through the ranks and his ultimate escape from a powerful criminal organization.The character John “Boxer” Mendoza turns to drugs and crime at an early age, so it’s perhaps inevitable that the violent robberie
After years of pushing the gangs street agendas forward and operating as a "Regimental Street Commander", he was finally arrested and indicted with several other members. He spent over 20 years functioning in this criminal organization and became one of the most loyal and dedicated members. . His decisions changed the NF and all those involved. This story describes the choices Boxer made and the path he ultimately chose. John" Boxer" Mendoza was a high ranking NF
This expose exhibits how a self-delusional, naked greed and a cannibalistic organization lost sight of its purest fundamentals and entrenched itself in a heightened state of paranoia. It's an undiluted story about my own personal journey, told by me, and how I muddled away almost 20 years of my life, wallowing in this criminal cesspool. I walk you through an arcane underworld, using my own experiences, offering a comprehensive inside look into how the Nuestra Familia transforms young undeveloped minds into polished pre-disposed killing machines. This book is not about self-glorification or self-embellishments. This book is about one of California's most violent Hispanic prison gangs that thrives both within the prison system and on the streets of Northern California. It's also an open-ended description about how I rose to the top of this criminal organization and how I fell in the face of flawed politics, personal agendas, and self-serving unethical motivations. The stark brutality of what took place here should serve as a de-glamorization of the gang philosophy and the perilous lifestyle I lived.
Someone call Edward James Olmos Chuco Rifa and have him make a movie about John "Boxer" Mendoza.I received this book about a week ago. I forgot that I had purchased it due to ordering a lot of books. After my job cut my hours, I had plenty of time to catch up and read some of the books that I had purchased. This one I couldn't put down. I finished it within 2 days. It was very well-written and gave a lot of info about the outcome/consequences of Bangin'.I have read a lot of books on EME, and of course Robert Gratton's--Rise & Fall of La Nuestra Familia. This book is on my top three to recommend to friends. I loved how John goes into details. I actually felt like I . "The book gave great insight to the gang lifestyle and revolving door of" according to S. Springer. Saw Mendoza at a CNOA. He is as real as it comes. The book gave great insight to the gang lifestyle and revolving door of the criminal justice system.. Michael Figueroa said Review. Great read start to finish! Hope there is a happy ending for him. I've been therein his shoes & am glad he came out a better man in the end