Slipping

by Y. Blak Moore

Book Overview

Growing up in a Chicago ghetto, seventeen-year-old Donald "Don-Don" Haskill has nothing but time on his hands-time he rarely spends in school, choosing instead to smoke weed and hang out with friends.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345475941
• ISBN13: 9780345475947
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Rated 5

This was an excellent book; I found myself reading in the middle of the night; I just could not put this book down. Wonderful!

I'm Slipping, I'm Falling, I Can't Get Up!!!!!!!

Y. Blak Moore takes readers on an unforgettable journey in Slipping. Donald(Don-Don)Haskings is a regular teenager constantly cutting school who gets caught up in the underworld of crack addiction at the tender age of 17. His life quickly spirals out of control within a few weeks. A once vibrant teenager is transformed into a vicious crack head right in front of the readers eyes. The transformation in Don-Don is so quick that readers will be glued to the pages while Don-Don's drug usage not only effects him but his entire family. Don-Don causes a considerable amount of pain to his mother, sister and friends while continuing to chase that ever elusive crack high. He turns into the ultimate hustler finding numerous schemes to support his habit and that of his girlfriend Juanita. When one of his hustles turns deadly Don-Don is not only on the run from the police, but a local gang, and the brothers of one of his victims. Can Don-Don outrun his adversaries while also fighting the monkey on his back? Mr. Moore pens an excellent cautionary tale reminding readers of the adverse effects of drug addiction at any age.

Slipped

I'm slipping, I'm falling I can't get up! Donald"Don Don"Haskill, never thought this would be something he would say in his 17 years of life. Bored wanting to be in something he and his friends challenge the local drug dealers to a game of basketball. Who would have known the pretty Latino girl they had hold the winnings would be his downfall. Ride through the hood with Mr. Blak as he takes you on the journey of another black male lost. I must say I have turned into a true Y. Blak Moore fan.

Quickest downfall

At 17 Donald "Don-Don" Haskill was like most teen boys, he smoked weed, drank beer, avoided school and partied for weeks on end. Don-Don's hustle was to dictate how exactly his team was going to come up with some cash by either shooting ball or dice to keep there pockets laced. It's just like a man to let his little man lead him into unmarked territory. Don-Don was in for a quick lay and got played, hooked, and snatched by Juanita; a crack addicted sister who had this young boy SLIPPING. It didn't take long for Don-Don to forsake his family, friends, and ego to take a puff of the demon. The game is cold but fair. With crack and Juanita by his side Don-Don is up for the hustle to maintain his habit and his woman. As Don-Don comes up with some serious merchandise his plan gets twisted as he's being sought in the notorious streets of Chicago by thugs and the police. Blak, is a talented writer who even turns a "Clucker" into someone that you can relate to. No joke you're reading and wondering exactly how many lives Don-Don has? Real gritty action packed tale that will keep you flipping dying to see what's going to happen next. Reviewed by: Crystal

THE BOMB BABY!

This is my first time reading one of Y. Blak Moore books. I have a friend that has been trying to get me to read them. And I finally decided to read one and I am very glad that I did. Slipping is the Bomb. Keep you wanting to read. I didnt want to put this book down. I can't wait to read The Apostle and Triple Take. Great Work Y. Blak Moore