Diaries of Chiraq: Name of the Game

By Eugene Greer

Acclaimed author/M Cee/songwriter/producer/screenwriter Eugene Greer tells the story of Face, a young gangbanger who becomes a pawn in a deadly drug war between two of Chicago's most notorious street gangs (BGD's vs Vice Lords). Face's love for his girlfriend and new born son urges him to abandon allegiance to his gang's psychopathic leader Demon Rogers, but he soon realizes that pawns are the only pieces in the game that can't retreat.Inspired by actual events, this is a shocking journey through the blood-stained streets of the notorious "Chi" aka "Chi-Raq" (Chicago). Directly through the eyes of the author, explore a true life chronicle of growing up in one of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods during the turbulent Crack-Era of the 80's-90's. Not since Eric Monte's 1975 'Coolie High' has there been someone to more accurately and truly tell Chicago's story. 'Diaries of ChiRaq' is based on Eugene Greer's original screenplay of the same title. This is a story well too familiar for anyone growing up in the ghetto whether from Chicago or not. With all the usual elements of dope, disappointment, death, police corruption and brutality, but also an inspirational story of determination and triumph.(Disclaimer) Though 'Diaries of Chiraq' is truly inspired by actual events it is by no means intended to be a factual account of any thus event. Nor is it an actual depiction of any of the street gangs or members mentioned in this story. With utmost respect to the Black Gangster Disciple's and Vice Lords organization's founders and members, the characterization of these organizations was solely for making the story authentically Chicago.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1975925998
• ISBN13: 9781975925994
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"