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Editorial Review:
This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but also the story of a generation of youth faced with hard choices and very few options. It is a tale of sacrifice, transformation, and redemption, but also one of hope, determination, and the power of self. Told in 50's unique voice, the narrative drips with the raw insight, street wisdom, and his struggle to survive at all costs -- and behold the riches of the American Dream.
From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens Reviews:
urban drug literature 
2009-11-05 - this book was the best of all the g unit books. it was captivating, real, didnt glamorize however told of the good and bad in the game
Good Book
2009-10-05 -
From Pieces to Weight is a great book; it is the best book I have read in a long time. This book takes place in New York City. It is about Curtis Jackson's (50 cent) daily struggle to survive life. When he is only 5 years old his mother is murdered and he goes to live with his drug addicted grandparents. Poor as can be he starts selling drugs and hustling in his first year of junior high school. He is determined to get money and get out of the ghetto. Curtis has really good intentions but has no other way to put clothes on his own back and shoes on his feet then to sell drugs.
My favorite part of this book is how deep and real Curtis is in it. The book is told in a way that seems like he is having a conversation with you. Not like he wrote a book and it's fake. I also loved the parts in the book when Curtis was running from the cops and hiding out from the cops. It has high energy and you can really feel everything he is feeling.
Although I loved this book, I wish he went a lot more into detail when he went to jail multiple times. He tells a little about it but it is not nearly as graphic as jail seems to be. Throughout the book I was wondering what went on there with him and the other inmates.
I would recommend this book to people who listen to rap and have listened to his music. I would also recommend this book to people who want to see beyond the typical rapper stereotype.
By: Mike Delossantos
50 you money making genius
2009-07-17 - Man this dude is all over the place and finds the time to write a book so influential to me I actually started reading again thx Fifty
A Word From A Senior Citizen
2009-06-16 - I am 65 years old and never heard of, "Get Rich or Die Trying." I believe that rap is modern day poetry, and part of the record of contemporary history. I'd heard the name and read recently that this guy won a court case most young men don't challenge. So I ordered the cd and I am glad I did. The reader was excellent at communicating the language of the book and the street milieu. It's a long road, Fifty. Pace yourself.
50 Cent 
2008-10-30 - This book had me laughing in the beginning.. Than I decided that I didnt want to finish the book... But what I read about 50 cent life, it seem very interesting... I just didnt want to read about his life..
