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Praise for Oakland Girl
A book that's hard to put down
This book has it all, struggles. Family issues frustration, anger, intelligence both street and academically, emotional intelligence. Resilience with compassion ,forgiveness and taking responsibility for our own future. No matter where a person is in their life, no matter their abilities and circumstances they can get something valuable from this book and incorporate it into their own lives.
Janine - Amazon Purchase
"It's just such a well written book, I couldn’t put it down."
Troy - Amazon Purchase

"While distinctly hers, Shanita shaped her story in such a powerful way that the personal also felt universal; an inspiring and poignant tribute to the places and people who make us who we are."
Arianna - Amazon Purchase
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