I Shot My Brother Yesterday: The Unbelievable Story of a Gang Member

By Julia F Hall

Blood is thicker than water. It dictates who we call family. But kith and kin are often right around the corner from each other. The bond family members
share can be replicated and forged by hardship, and struggle. But lies and ignorance are the cowardly weapons that sever those bonds. Could you bear arms against someone you could call brother? Should you? The story of a young gang member who is searching. During that search he Finds THE REASONS BEHIND HIS MISTAKES, his spirit, and a way to right his wrongs.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 3, 2015
• ISBN: 9781496971791

Julia F Hall

“Every Grandmother wants what is best for her children and her children’s children. Most of the time, parents and grandparents are affected by choices of their children.” Julia F. Hall, like many, picks up a pen and writes. She’s not much of a perfectionist, but she writes about issues that affect members of today’s society, her own experiences. Like many readers and authors, she’s experienced many hardships and struggles. What separates her from others is her place of birth, her accent, her opinions, and her willingness to share them and just how important they really are.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/14/2015

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Acknowledgements

Joann Brennan - Who read my first draft

My son Loyee Kotee - for his typing skills

My husband - for believing in me

My children and grand children

I love you all

In honor of all those we have lost to gang violence

Y esterday, I shot my brother. Today, as I was preparing to shoot my sister, the words of my grandmother echoed in my ears: Pray before you sleep, Johnny. Your eyes may be closed, but God is still watching you. You go to bed early to pray because you were free to do as you please a few minutes ago Johnny! Johnny, I hope you grow up to be a man who appreciates his freedom.

As I stood there with the gun, I wondered about those lectures and the