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New York. 1995. Times Books. 1st American Edition. Very Good In Dustjacket. 365 pages. January 1995. hardcover. 0812924835. Jacket design by Robbin Schiff. Rapper, activist, and ... hip-hop rebel, Sister Souljah possesses the most passionate and articulate voice to emerge from the projects. Now she uses that unmistakable voice to deliver what is at once a fiercely candid autobiography and a survival manual for any African American woman who wants to keep her heart open and her integrity intact in 1990s America. Each chapter of NO DISRESPECT is devoted to someone who made a difference in Sister Souljah's life--from the mother who raised her to the men who educated (and mis-educated) her about love--and each bares a controversial truth about the black condition in America: the disintegration of families; the unremitting combat between the sexes; and the thousand and one ways in which racism continues to circumscribe the ways African American people see themselves and treat one another. The result is an outs Read more Show Less

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Rapper, activist, and hip-hop rebel, Sister Souljah possesses the most passionate and articulate voice to emerge from the projects. Now she uses that unmistakable voice to deliver what is at once a fiercely candid autobiography and a survival manual for any African American woman who wants to keep her heart open and her integrity intact in 1990s America.

Each chapter of No Disrespect is devoted to someone who made a difference in Sister Souljah's life -- from the mother who raised her to the men who educated (and mis-educated) her about love -- and each bares a controversial truth about the black condition in America: the disintegration of families; the unremitting combat between the ...

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Overview

Rapper, activist, and hip-hop rebel, Sister Souljah possesses the most passionate and articulate voice to emerge from the projects. Now she uses that unmistakable voice to deliver what is at once a fiercely candid autobiography and a survival manual for any African American woman who wants to keep her heart open and her integrity intact in 1990s America.

Each chapter of No Disrespect is devoted to someone who made a difference in Sister Souljah's life -- from the mother who raised her to the men who educated (and mis-educated) her about love -- and each bares a controversial truth about the black condition in America: the disintegration of families; the unremitting combat between the sexes; and the thousand and one ways in which racism continues to circumscribe the ways African American people see themselves and treat one another. The result is an outspoken and often outrageous rejoinder to the pieties of race, class, and gender by a writer who can be wise, bawdy, brutally funny, and as sensitive as a lightning rod in a thunderstorm.

Rapper, activist, and hip-hop rebel, Sister Souljah possesses the most passionate and articulate voice to emerge from the projects. Now she uses that voice to deliver what is at once a fiercely candid autobiography and a survival manual for any African American woman determined to keep her heart open and her integrity intact in 1990s America.

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Publishers Weekly
Those seeking tales of Souljah's rap career-or the controversy in which candidate Bill Clinton condemned her statements about the Los Angeles riots-must look elsewhere. This is a memoir of the author's surviving-the-ghetto life and her passionate relationships. ``What I am is natural and serious and as sensitive as an open nerve on an ice cube,'' declares Souljah at the outset, but her lightly edited vernacular tale-complete with large chunks of ``freely recreated'' dialogue-rarely has such style. Still, her story of childhood in the Bronx projects, where women on welfare accepted dissolute men as ``rentals,'' is chilling. Souljah's mom, admirably, encouraged her daughter's reading at an early age, and she grew-it's not too clear how-to gain a fervent sense of self and spirituality. Her portraits of people-including a Muslim boyfriend fighting his homosexuality, a female classmate at Rutgers University casually manipulating men for money and a dream boyfriend who lies about having a wife-should strike a chord with peers. Though Souljah's continual comments on Afrocentrism and white oppression are unfortunately Manichean, her closing advice to parents and to peers about successful relationships (``Remember: men will lie'') is, in the main, wisely cautionary. Author tour. (Feb.)
Library Journal
In 1992, rapper Sister Souljah made big news, provoking a response from then-candidate Clinton to her exhortation that black people should "take a week and kill white people." Sister Souljah's social philosophy, apparently, has not changed much. In this rambling, lurid autobiography of her pre-rap star years, she works to attribute each shortcoming, mistake, or problem of every African American to one cause: white oppression. Her true attitude and the purpose of her tale are both unclear. Aggrandizing (at length) her "spiritual eye" and devotion to God, she simultaneously revels in the abuse of other humans. Claiming a transcendent, ascetic disdain for uncommitted sex, she blithely luxuriates in a series of affairs. While the brief concluding chapter offers solid, sensible advice for young people, Sister Souljah's earlier boasts belie its convictions. For a clearer, better-stated account of ghetto youth's struggle, consider Nathan McCall's Makes Me Wanna Holler (LJ 2/1/94). Buy only when the star's fans request it. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 10/1/94.]-Bill Piekarski, Southwestern Coll. Lib., Chula Vista, Cal.
Lillian Lewis
Sister Souljah, rap singer, political activist, Warhol-type celebrity, has written a book that focuses on the people who have contributed to the development of the aware "sister" she has become. It reads like fiction; sometimes you have to remind yourself that this is the story of Souljah's life and not a fabrication of her imagination--until you read the chapters about people, places, and events that are unquestionably factual. Yet this material is incomplete. There is no mention of the Clinton incident nor is there an in-depth analysis of her relationship with Reverend Ben Chavis, who at that time was the director of the Commission for Racial Justice, a civil-rights agency of the United Church of Christ. Her rap career came about as a result of her political visibility, but she does not fully explore how that experience influenced her beliefs or views. She details her activities and involvement as a college and community activist, and her personal dedication to African American youth and the establishment of the African Youth Survival Camp. And it appears that men have also been a major area of development and distress for Souljah. Her continual discussions of the physical attributes and sexual behavior of the men and women who had influence in her life is a bit over the top on occasion. But the audience that will be interested in reading about Souljah's life will not be offended by her language. She ends the book with a message, "Listen Up! (Straighten It Out)," that is insightful and well written.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780812924831
  • Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 12/27/1994
  • Edition description: 1st ed
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 360

Meet the Author

Sister Souljah
Sister Souljah

Sister Souljah is best known for her work as a political activist and educator of underclass urban youth. A graduate of Rutgers University, she is a beloved personality in her own community. She lives in New Jersey City with her husband and son.

Table of Contents

A Note to My Readers ix
1 Mother 3
2 Nathan 51
3 Nikki 118
4 Joseph 165
5 Mona 197
6 Chance 227
7 Derek 307
Listen Up! (Straighten It Out) 349
Acknowledgments 361

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 30, 2004

    very enlighting

    THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF SUBTANCE I EVER HAVE READ. IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS. I LOVE HER MIND, HER IDEAS AND HER STORY. IT'S SOMETHING EVERYONE NEEDS TO HEAR. SHE IS JUST GREAT . I HOPE SHE CONTINUES TO WRITE BOOKS THAT TELLS THE WORLD ABOUT ITSELF.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 23, 2005

    God's Great Gift To Me

    She is a wonderful writer. Each one of her books I could not put down. I enjoyed learning about her life as a young person and in college. I cannot wait until she writes something else!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 29, 2003

    A Master Piece....

    Gifted and Brilliant...I once lived the life she lived and broke free from the nonsense. I can relate so well to her book title 'NO DISRESPECT' it's real raw, blunt and straight to the point, no BSing around....It not only displays a woman who has power and strength but someone who falls shorts...GOD has given her a true gift knowledge and wisdom.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 1, 2003

    Don't miss the message! !

    Great Book, I feel that every family member need to read this book! So, brother¿s and sister¿s; you need to hear the rawness of her voice, and have a reality check on ourselves to see the truth in us¿ Some people think that in order to be called a woman!! Is that we need to have a man. . NOT SO!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 21, 2002

    REALITY CHECK

    I read what the so-called critics had to say about this book and the truth is, unless you live it or at least see it for yourself you won't be able to relate. The truth of the matter is, this book is REAL, BLUNT, COMPASSIONATE, and EDUCATIONAL. It relates well to African American young women who as of now only have the media to portray life and what beauty is suppose to be. I would recommend this book to EVERYONE. I have given it to 3 of my girlfriends to read and they have recommended it as well.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2001

    This was yet another 'Real' book that i can relate to

    I think that this book was well written simply because alot of inner city youth can relate to it. I disagreed with some of the things souljah was saying in the book such as 2 women sharing one man because of the lack of good black men we have in our communities. I almost cried at the end when she talked about dark skinned people should love thereselves. I am dark and for a long time people (more so men)use to ask me why i was so dark and they were not attracted to me because of that reason. When i was growing up light skin girls were in and dark girls were not. That really hurt me, and i didn't really feel the effects of it until i got older. No everybody from men, women, little boys and little girls are telling that i am beautiful, sexy, gorgeous and all of the above. But for some reason I don't feel that way I still feel very unattractive to this day I know that I'm not ugly but I don't feel pretty eiter. I really don't know or understand how to love myself for who i am. But i am trying and that book helped me alot with that. PEACE!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 5, 2001

    What We Need To Be Introduced To !!!

    This book was so straight up and in your face. No candy coating was in this book. I think this book targeted the young african american community because it explains all the angles of sexuality, school, pregnancy, and the lack of self-esteem. Most importantly was the way she phrased and expressed her thoughts and the events of her life in this book. They are blunt and right to the point; a type of book my community needs, instead of having someone who knows nothing about how it is to live in the type of predicament the average blk girl or boy lives in.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2001

    the best book ever

    this book really lets you feel reality if you have never felt it before it is like a reality book and could be anyones life.i love it!

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