No Disrespect

“No Disrespect” is my first Sister Souljah read, and I was blown away by both how much I related to SS and how timeless this book is. 10/10.

Imperfect, raw, authentic, insightful. All made for a complete page turner for me. I look forward to reading more from her…

This book was real. Some parts I questioned, but in the end it was raw and straightforward with a lesson in the end. I loved it and wish I read it before.

I am a 22 year old young woman who recently just graduated from university. From age 18-22, I've been on an everlasting spiritual journey. As a young black woman, this book single-handedly provided me with the answers to my many unanswered questions which range from womanhood, what it means to be black, how to excel being black, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to love myself deeply beyond measure while simultaneously immersing myself in my intelligence, freedom, and experimentation with life. This book took only five days to read since each sentence and page is immensely captivating, straightforward, and relatable. Sister Souljah effortlessly conveyed herself in a way that is relatable for so many black women. Why? Because as she puts it — we are all literally going through the same thing. It was almost as if she was my big sister giving me advice. This book will bring a black woman peace, understanding, courage, and compassion.

After reading "No Disrespect", I have learned that the behavior of a race is greatly influenced by the surroundings and the brainwashing of other cultures. Although many people will not admit to being prejudiced, the evidence is apparent. I myself feel that African Americans need to learn about our beginnings just like the teachers in the schools want us to learn about the beginnings of this country. February should not be the only month for Black History. We are black everyday we are on this earth. Sista Souljah kept it real in her book. "Black Problems" are real and will always exist. This is a book I recommend for teenagers to read to get a jump on life and the experiences they will face. I have much love for my people, and want us to again unify and take care of business; raising strong black children.

No Disrespect, October 29, 2003The novel No Disrespect by Sister Souljah is about the life of a young African American woman. Full of stories of triumphs and tribulations, the main character in the book is put into situations that help her grow as not only a woman but also as an African American woman. Sister Souljah No Disrespect takes you on the real journey of her life. She is a writer who isn't scared to express the hardships of life. After reading her first, novel, The Coldest Winter Ever, I knew that I was going to have to read No Disrespect and I was not disappointed. The book begins discussing her childhood and her experiences that she learned from in the projects. It's a real journey of Sister Souljah's life full of knowledge and truth. Her writings in each chapter are about people in her life that both educated her and mis-educated her. With this start Sister Souljah captures the readers attention by causing many different emotions. These experiences for Ms. Souljah have helped her to be the intelligent, courageous, strong woman she becomes by the end of the book. With these experiences the author informs her readers with an understanding of the real African American life. It's a book about a young confused girl who alters into a strong enlightened woman. Throughout the book Sister Souljah the author refers to many experiences in her life that always end up with a resulting lesson. With these lessons Sister Souljah teaches her readers about class, gender, and the prejudices that are associated with them. By the end of the story Sister Souljah refuses to allow people to disrespect her but only gives and expects the respect she always wanted and deserved. No Disrespect is an amazing novel that everyone should read at least one time in their lives.

I am an 18-year old college student who read The Coldest Winter Ever. I thought that it was the best book I had read in my life until this book. This book is a must-read for all African American women. It tells a lot about our past experiences as black people and covers subjects most black women would be afraid to talk about, futhermore, tell their story. I relate to Souljah a lot because like her I am very smart, but I have made some very dumb decisions in my life. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEE read this book!!!! You won't be disappointed.

This book was given to me as a gift and I had no idea that I would enjoy it as much as I did. All I knew about Souljah at the time was that she was a controversial sista who used to hang out with Public Enemy. But this is not your average autobiography. The way she tells her story and names her chapters after characters in the order that they appear in her life was very unique. Her characters were well developed, especially Nicki. Miss thang was a trip! The unexpected turns that happen in Souljah's life, the disappointments, the triumphs, the crazy people in her life will keep you up at night constantly turning pages. This is a great first novel by Souljah and I am eagerly awaiting her next project.

Sister Souljah is MAGNIFICENT!!!! I read "The Coldest Winter Ever" first, and I had to have this one!! The man at the bookstore told me that President Clinton had real issues about "No Disrespect". Thats when I REALLY wanted it. And I'm glad I got it. The girl is BAD!!! I can't wait for her next book to come out!!! This book is definitely a page turner!!! I highly recommend this book to every African man and woman!!!