THE GANGSTA MINDSET VS THE GANGSTA IDENTITY
Rebuilding the Mind, Redeeming the Man: A Wake-Up Call for the Streets, the System, and the Soul."
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Free Preview – From The Gangsta Mindset VS The Gangsta Identity Second Edition “Rebuilding the Mind, Redeeming the Man: A Wake-Up Call for the Streets, the System, and the Soul” “I was never born a gangsta - I became one in the absence of knowing who I really was.” “The world taught me to wear the pain, hide the tears, and talk with my fists. But somewhere deep inside, I always knew... this wasn’t all there was to me.” I had to develop a different mindset, “It wasn’t until I lost everything—my freedom, my family, my identity—that I realized the gangsta I was pretending to be had stolen the man I was meant to become.” “Young kings, listen to me. You don’t have to die trying to prove you’re hard. The real flex is staying free, staying whole, and walking away from the trap—before it snaps shut.”
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The Gangsta Mindset VS The Gangsta Identity – Second Edition: In a world where the "gangsta" lifestyle is often glamorized, The Gangsta Mindset VS The Gangsta Identity – Second Edition rises as a beacon of truth and transformation. Author Kendrick Hamilton speaks directly to at-risk youth, the incarcerated, and communities at large, challenging the toxic conditioning that glorifies violence and false power. With unflinching honesty, he confronts the cycle of self-destruction on our streets and offers a way out. Hamilton draws a bold line between the street persona and the real person within. He exposes the "gangsta identity" – that tough, street-hardened mask – as a lie that leads only to pain and loss. In its place, he champions a true "gangsta mindset" fueled by courage, integrity, and self-respect. Through raw stories and hard-earned wisdom, Hamilton dismantles the myths sold by music and media, showing that real strength isn’t found in fear or intimidation, but in the courage to change and the power of authenticity. The Gangsta Mindset VS The Gangsta Identity offers hope, healing, and a path to redemption. Hamilton provides practical steps for breaking free from destructive cycles – teaching personal responsibility, self-worth, and positive action. His words carry a hard-earned compassion that speaks to anyone who has ever felt trapped or written off. Now in its Second Edition, this book is more than a guide; it’s a lifeline. Rebuilding the mind, redeeming the man — it truly is a wake-up call for the streets, the system, and the soul.
About the Author
Kendrick Hamilton is a visionary, writer, and motivational voice for the forgotten. At the young age of nineteen, his freedom was taken—but not his purpose. Now, with over two decades of lived experience inside the justice system, Kendrick is committed to using his story to rewrite the narrative for at-risk youth, the incarcerated, and the communities society has cast aside. Through his writing, Kendrick challenges toxic cycles, exposes false identities, and uplifts a new generation with hope, accountability, and healing. His mission is clear: to teach young men and women how to hold useful, celebrated positions in society—not just tolerated ones. Upon his release, Kendrick plans to continue his work through public speaking, mentoring, and publishing powerful works of transformation. His voice is not only a warning—but a way out. His legacy begins here.