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Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption-from South Central to Hollywood

2 Ratings: 4.5

A book by Ice-T

In this intriguing memoir, groundbreaking rapper and actor Ice-T chronicles his rise from nomadic criminal to hip-hop star. After losing both parents by the age of 12, Tracy Marrow was shipped to relatives in Los Angeles where he navigated the growing … see full wiki

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Author: Ice-T

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Publisher: One World/Ballantine

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review by FM_ALEX. September 24, 2011

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

ICE TALKS OF LIFE, MUSIC, MOVIES, 2PAC, AND QUENTIN TARANTINO

Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption-from South Central to Hollywood I have always been a fan of the O.G. himself since, well since I can remember, Ice T was always one of those guys that just came off real to me. So when I had the chance to read the man's autobiography I jumped at the chance since I wanted to know more about him. I was always a fan of his music and a big fan of his acting, since "New Jack City" and on all … more

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review by cdbaker. June 16, 2011

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Ice-T Tells His Life Story

Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow in northern New Jersey, has certainly lead an unconventional life. From the telling his parents were emotionally detached and they both died at a young age, then he was shipped off to relatives in Los Angeles. Being an unwanted addition to the family on the fringes of what became a gang infested area of Los Angeles, Ice-T grew up learning to fend for himself and navigating the perilous rise of gang violence. Ice-T eventually joined the Army, believe … more

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Quick Tip by FM_ALEX. September 24, 2011

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A Quick Tip by FM_ALEX

Everything you could ask for is here, from beginnings to where he is now. From his kids to his career and everything in-between, the O.G. himself tells it like it is and like only he knows how. There is even a funny story about Quentin Tarantino, what more could I ask for?

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