{"product_id":"ghetto-bastard","title":"Ghetto Bastard","description":"\"I wasn’t born a criminal—I was born into chaos.\"\nFrom the gritty streets of the South Bronx during the 1970s and '80s, Ghetto Bastard is a raw, unflinching urban memoir about survival, trauma, and the search for self-worth. Russell Vann tells his true story with brutal honesty, taking readers deep into a world shaped by poverty, abandonment, and the struggles of growing up in a system that offered no safety net—but also by fierce hope.\nRaised without guidance and surrounded by violence, Vann navigates a reality where love is scarce and trust is dangerous. From evading trouble on the streets to facing betrayal at every turn, his journey reveals the truth behind the chaos—and what it truly takes to overcome adversity.\nIf you’ve ever felt invisible, voiceless, or broken by your past, this book will speak to you.\nThis Black memoir is more than a personal story—it's a powerful voice rising from the inner city, demanding to be heard. Whether you're drawn to coming-of-age stories, true-life resilience, or memoirs of redemption, Ghetto Bastard will leave a lasting impact.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0999154001\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0999154001.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Vann, Russell\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43234413543485,"sku":"BVV.0999154001.A","price":11.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0999154001-0.jpg?v=1779831079","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/ghetto-bastard","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}