Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography

This is a hard book to put down once you pick it up! Freeway Rick has a gift for telling a story, and it seems as if each page plants you in his domain and puts you in the car or room right next to him as he does his thing.I seem to be becoming engrossed in the stories of the 80s drug heyday lately, and have read 10's of books over the past few months on the topic. As a result, my expectations have climbed as I've been fortunate enough to stumble across some good reads in the process. The Untold Autobiography is certainty towards the top of this list.You can't help but like Rick as you read his story in his own words. It's clear the guy is naturally talented, more fearless than most and a born leader. His circumstances growing up in South Central LA (poor education, surrounded by crime) no doubt led him down a road that most only read about in a newspaper and sneer at to themselves, assuming he must be just another uber gang banger. This would be a serious misunderstanding of the man in this book.Really great read, but as a side note, it seems like there are several scenes where the author could expand upon in further books. For instance, how about the early years? It seems like the jump from that first buy to being a bigger player happens in the span of a page or two. Anything notable happen in between?Just a thought (if the writing bug is still nagging at you, or maybe a YouTube or audiobook series). Anyway, great work!

Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down. SOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

The self-awareness of this man’s life was outstanding. An understanding of how to make monetary value based off your circumstances given is impeccable. He built one of the strongest industries that could rival “legal” pharmaceutical companies. This book teaches me to understand your value as an earner and visionary. Ross is the person that has a motivating energy and I feel that in every single chapter. Recommend read.

A fascinating view of a non-suburban lifestyle. Well worth reading. Believable. Had I grown up like Rick Ross (as opposed to middle class plus), and had Rick Ross's talents, I might have done as he did.Fascinating tidbits that surprised me include that:+ People in public housing projects who were suddenly (drug) rich bought Mercedes but did move out of those Projects.+ Rick Ross's main drug supplier was in effect none other than the CIA.+ The growth of Rick Ross's drug business is remarkable similar to the early growth days of McDonalds and Korvettes (as described in "The Fifties" by David Halberstand), particularly in the incredible demand for the product.+ When Rick tells his lawyer that the LA police are planting evidence, that lawyer finds the assertion so jarring that he doesn't believe Rick.+ Overall the legal system did work. For example, those corrupt LA drug squad people ultimately were prosecuted by the Federal Government.

I read this book by Rick Ross and I must say, Kudos!!! Rick Ross turns his life story into life's lesson. He took us chapter by chapter and page by page into his life from being poor and on the streets, to becoming a MILLIONAIRE!!! Johnny Taylor told it best, "Love makes the world go round but money grease the wheels." A true fact. We cannot snub our nose because it is one. I do appreciate the hard cold facts of what he disclosed to the world. We may not agree with it but life is what we make it. It's not what we do but how we do it, a rule of thumb. This story was very enlightening to me because, I have two black sons that are now grown men. They have to make a way in life... A positive way. Even tough Rick chose a route that involved what our society claims as crimes, he did turn his life around. He chose to share his path and experiences with us. By telling all and the outcome really didn't turn out too bad. He got his freedom and have now written a book to show and tell the pros and cons of dealing drugs. In the end, he made the ultimate decision, to do what he had to do; for this I commend him. I encourage people to read his story but with an open mind. Pass it on to your sons and daughters. I hope RR continues to teach throughout the the U.S., because our youth needs to know what this type of life entails. It's not just males but females too. Life is all about CHOICES... God gave us a powerful tool... OUR MIND. It's up to us how we decide to USE IT!!!!

This has to be one of the most fascinating books I've read in quite a long time. I had the opportunity to have Freeway Rick Ross on my live video show and his story, his mission and his message should be heard by millions.Rick went from being one of the highest earning drug dealers to a life sentence. He was compared to Al Capone but did not know how to read and that he was harming his community. He simply did it because he saw his mother struggling financially and forced to give up her house.When he went to prison, his cell mate taught him how to read. Rick read 23 hours a day and then began studying law. He found that his Harvard lawyers overlooked a critical point in his trial and was able to have his sentence reduced to 17 years. Before his release, Rick made the decision that he wanted to teach kids in the ghetto that there is another choice to selling drugs and gang banging.Rick's mission is about literacy, leadership and legacy. This is a book that all races, all economic strata and all ages need to read. Well done Rick Ross!

J’ai pas encore fini de lire ce livre mais je conseille fortement pour les gens que aimes savoir les vrais histoires avec le vrai en personne raconte son vécu

I lived in Los Angeles when the trial of ricky Ross started to make headlines I had heard rumours about him before hand and he had a mythical status which got me interested what transpired in his court case blew me away and is testimony to the corruption of the American government and CIA this story has to be read to be believed

Hats off to the legend and to cathy scott for putting this masterpiece together . I think everyone who needs some straight life advice should read this book ... opens your eyes about many things in this life . My greatest RespectBogdan-Mihalache

Wow what a incredible story full of many triumphs and failures within a society 1 man's story how he took humble beginnings illiterate and poorly educated Rick Ross Rises to become a millionaire by doing what he felt was the best he could do to escape his circumstances well unknowingly playing into a shadowy manipulation by the u.s. government to sell narcotics to the population of the u.s.To look back in history and see the amount of incarceration and Punishment laid upon African Americans during the War on Drugs and all the pain Devastation that came with drug addiction and poverty where the same government that was the ones providing the means for that Destruction what an eye-opening tale how is this not a movie yet!!

This was actually a very good read