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What happens when society takes control of your mind and how you think? This book speaks on all of the issues going on in today's society and how the rich, wealthy and elite do everything in their power to keep the American people under mind control. There are different tactics and ways they use to make sure we as a people don't strive for greatness in life. It starts from when you're a child in the education system and how we're taught to be obedient and to respect authority all the way into Corporate America. Our minds are programmed on a daily basis and whether we realize it or not, we don't take the time to see the bigger picture of how the world is run. From the music we listen to, to the television we watch, the politics they control and infiltrate, this book deals head on with how we the American people are controlled by so many messages on a daily basis. It's a book that speaks truth into how this country and the world is in shambles and how we need to come together as a nation and as a people and do better.

The trial of Matthew and Max is set to begin and the media is in a frenzy trying to cover these two young kids. This book delves into the mindset of Matthew and Max during the trial along with their lawyer, the prosecutor, the judge handling the case, a juror on the case and many others. Everyone is telling their side of the story, what story impacts you the most? There are always people's versions of a story but then there is always the truth.

The World We Live In Part 4 is about all of these characters growing and learning that life is a journey. With each character going through a range of emotions and feelings, they reach out to the most important people in their lives. This book takes a different direction in the way these characters express themselves. Some have taken on paths to bettering relationships with family members or friends that matter to them most. When you're going through things in your life, who are the closest people in your life that you confide in? An emotional rollercoaster that will make you appreciate life way more after reading this book.

The series continues with Part 3 of the World We Live In as the 19 characters are experiencing and going through new things in their lives. Some are still struggling to get their lives right and others are making a turn for the best after certain events they have gone through. Christina gets her day in court with her perpetrators, will Kevin finally get off the streets after months of being homeless? What is Steve's life now after all of the events he's dealt with and gone through? How does Nathan handle all of the turmoil that's come his way after his announcement? This is another book full of emotion, feelings and a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs with each character. As they continue to chronicle their lives, you'll start to learn more about these characters and their struggle to heal in their lives. This is a must read if you've been reading the series so far!

Gary returns in Part 2 of the series where he continues his journey as a police officer on the force. Reporting to duty as a police officer becomes tougher as he experiences things he never thought he would as a cop. The corruption, lies and deceit grow deeper and the relationships he has with family and friends have dissipated. With no one to turn to as his wife and son have left him, he becomes this lonely soul trying to figure out how he's going to get out of the mess he's become a part of. It's a journey that will have you trying to guess what's going to happen next and when will Gary decide that enough is enough and report all that he's seen and heard to the Department of Justice. A rollercoaster ride of emotions in a city of turmoil, it's only fitting that you find out what's to come in this book!

Robert is going through a growth transition in his life from reflecting on his old neighborhood he lived in to losing his friends and going through therapy to deal with all that goes on in his mind. While dealing with those things, he learns about how hard it is to love when he hasn't received it his whole life, all while trying to find himself through all of the madness in his life. His younger brother Michael comes home from prison and it's a new adjustment to having him around again and trying to get Michael acclimated to life in the real world again. While Robert finally figures out what his passion is and what he wants to do with his life, Michael is chronicling his life behind prison walls and adjusting to the real world again.

Robert is growing and still going through a lot of experiences in his life. This book deals with a range of deaths as he loses some important people in his life. With death, there's a sense of feeling lost and not knowing what to do. With no family to turn to and his brother Michael still locked up in prison, he doesn't have too many places to turn to, to emote all that he is going through. It takes him going to therapy to treat the depression he is dealing with along with having a heavy heart. His therapy sessions allow him to deal with the anguish and pain that he's going through and it allows him to grow and head in the right direction. Another book of personal growth, daily struggles, dealing with different situations and figuring out his way through this journey called life.

Harry was a promising young man destined for a great future. One night changed his whole life as he made the decision to drive drunk. Having done this numerous times in the past, Harry had no idea that this one night would change his perspective on life as he barrels into a car and kills 3 people. This story chronicles his journey being in prison and how he ended up there. The question now becomes, will he be the man who spends his years rotting behind prison walls or will he find a way to rehabilitate himself and make sure that other people don't make the same mistakes he's made in his life. This book tackles issues dealing with alcoholism, drunk driving and taking the necessary measures to prevent these tragic events from happening.

Eric a white man wakes up one morning to find out he's a black man. While he does freak out, his life doesn't stop because of this. He goes out into the world to find out the stories his best friend Warren tells of being a black man has truth to them. Eric soon realizes that there is a huge race problem that exists in this country. After his experiences of being a black man, he understands that his white privilege has allowed him to get by in life and that change must happen and it starts with him. Sometimes to understand the racial issues that exist in this world, the roles must be reversed...

LJ is a young adult who's story starts in college, he's one of very few who made it out of Alphabet City. He chronicles life in the 26 block radius where he talks about life in the inner city. From gang life to drug dealing, violence and the everyday struggles that go on, he details the breakdown of the neighborhood from a broad perspective. He talks about leaving and doing whatever he can to never go back as the loss of someone important in his life changed his whole mindset on how he wants to live. Step into the mind of a troubled teen who made it in a place where you either get stuck there, die on the streets or end up in prison.

The ending of the series consists of the characters that have been part of the series sharing their thoughts on addressing gun control. While we don't have the solutions to what can be done because of the 2nd amendment, there has to be more discussion and resolution, and quickly. From Columbine to Santa Fe, Parkland and many other school shootings, everyone is affected by these catastrophic events that can be prevented. The truths of school shootings and the agendas behind them always come to light. What exactly can be done to stop them from happening? Time will tell but something must be done.

The long, arduous trial comes to an end as the community prepares for what's to come of the futures of Matthew and Max. The verdict is given and the reactions from everyone's perspectives including Matthew and Max. You'll hear from the parents, jurors, the mayor and many other people involved in the case. As the community comes together, now comes healing and trying to move on from such a horrific event that they thought would never happen in their town. Certain things are coming to light about this case that no one would ever think of. There are some whistleblowers in this case that will change how things are reported to you and looked at with any major tragic event that happens in America today.

The aftermath of a school shooting is horrifying as the community comes to terms of what happened in their safety net they call home. This book delves into the perspectives of Matthew and Max's parents, the signs of what was coming and also hearing the mindset of the shooters themselves Matthew and Max. A gripping book that details life after a mass shooting in a community of thousands as they grief the loss of others and try to get their lives back to normal.

Matthew and Max walk into school armed with arsenal to take out whoever is in their path. Another mass shooting has occurred in America but this time around, you will hear detailed accounts from survivors, police officers, EMS workers, doctors, surgeons and others from the ill-fated afternoon where their lives were forever changed. This will be a story that tells it from various perspectives and not just what the news reports to you. It's a book that will open your eyes to not only the gun control issues we face in America but the safety of our kids and the adults who are responsible for our kids.

A continuation of the series, the characters in the book have gone through life changing experiences, some if has changed for the better, some for the worst. How are these characters dealing with and coping after these life changing events? How has Christina recovered from being raped at a party? How is Michael dealing with the summer months being homeless? So many things have happened since the first book, its only fitting that you read the continuation of this series.

This book focuses on 19 fictional characters that chronicle life experiences that they've dealt with through prose writing. Each person discusses an experience that has changed and impacted them in ways they never thought of (alcohol addiction, homelessness, women's issues, domestic violence and many others). These fictional characters only have names, race or ethnicity is not discussed because the goal is to feel, understand and relate to their experiences as human beings. Too many times in today's society we base things off of social stigmas, race, ethnicity, social class when we are all human beings with daily struggles that no one will ever know.

Gary is at wits end and he's finally made a decision to take all of the gathered evidence he has and decides to report everything to the Department of Justice. As he reports everything, he worries about what's to come of his life as he can no longer be a police officer. He finally comes to grips that there's much more to be done about racial issues in America. Gary also starts to repair the relationship he once had with his son Gary, Jr. A book that will make you realize that life is more than just a paycheck and a pension and it's about doing what's right.

The series continues with Gary moving onto work a special case with the DEA. He becomes part of a major drug cartel case where he provides intel on some of the drug dealers he has surveilled. As he becomes engulfed in this case, he soon learns that there is corruption and illegal activities that are being done and he can't leave the case without being questioned. He chronicles this journey and a lot of things come to light about lies, corruption and a justice system that is set up for young black men to go into the prison system. Another exhilarating book that brings Gary to the brink of walking away from the police force for good.

This story deals with a police officer who has been on the police force for a few years. He feels he's doing a great job of serving and protecting his community. Soon he realizes that he's part of a police force where there are some police officers who dishonor the oath they all took to protect and serve their city and he knows what is going on around him is all wrong. He has a decision to make, whether to report it and risk his career and his badge or be part of the cover up. He chronicles all of these events where he talks about different cases and everything that occurred during that time period. This book addresses racial issues and whether good cops know who the bad ones are and what can be done about it.

The end of the series, Gary has gained his sanity back along with his soul. He continues to expose truths that he's experienced and dealt with. He begins to build back the relationships he has with his family and friends. He also goes through a lot of emotions to end the series as he speaks his truth about life, the police force and how society has changed in so many ways in regards to police and citizens. The big question is what is his next move in his life now that he is no longer on the police force.