A review by kelleemoye
Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri

5.0

I loved this book so much. I know that I love a book when I am listening to the audio book and I don't want to get out of my car. Also, I normally do not bring my audio books inside, but with this one I had to because I didn't want to stop. I was fascinated by the modern history it shared with me about Philadelphia as well as the history about cowboys and horses. I was enthralled by Coltrane and his coming of age story. I loved most of the minor characters and I rooted for everyone throughout. The book teaches you to stand up to the man, but how to do it respectfully and maturely. I couldn't speak more highly of this book. I was so excited to get the book and book talk it (which I did as soon as I could and it was checked out right away). I also found a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcEMghqgjcg showing the Horses in North Philly that I watched and shared with my students because I loved seeing the amazing reality of the setting that G. Neri shared with us. If you want to hear me rave more, just let me know :)