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Out of the Red: My Life of Gangs

Out of the Red: My Life of Gangs

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In this gripping and thought-provoking autobiography, Christian L. Bolden recounts his journey from a life of gang involvement and prison to one of academic success and redemption. With unflinching honesty, Bolden shares his experiences of growing up in a world where gangs offered a sense of family, protection, and power, and how he was ultimately able to overcome the challenges that threatened to define him. Integrating core criminological and sociological theories, Bolden's narrative offers a nuanced exploration of the complex social forces that shape our lives. Through his story, Bolden sheds light on the ways in which personal choices and circumstances intersect to shape our destinies, and the possibilities for transformation and growth that exist within each of us. With its compelling narrative and insightful analysis, this book is a powerful exploration of the human condition.
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In this gripping and thought-provoking autobiography, Christian L. Bolden recounts his journey from a life of gang involvement and prison to one of academic success and redemption. With unflinching honesty, Bolden shares his experiences of growing up in a world where gangs offered a sense of family, protection, and power, and how he was ultimately able to overcome the challenges that threatened to define him. Integrating core criminological and sociological theories, Bolden's narrative offers a nuanced exploration of the complex social forces that shape our lives. Through his story, Bolden sheds light on the ways in which personal choices and circumstances intersect to shape our destinies, and the possibilities for transformation and growth that exist within each of us. With its compelling narrative and insightful analysis, this book is a powerful exploration of the human condition.
Track Listing

I Love You A Thousand Ways

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

Shine, Shave, Shower (It's Saturday)

Cold Feet

Don't Think It Ain't Been Fun, Dear

When Payday Comes Around

My Baby's Just Like Money

Look What Thoughts Will Do

My Baby's Just Like Money

You Want Everything But Me

I Want To Be With You Always

Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)

How Long Will It Take (To Stop Loving You)

Always Late (With Your Kisses)

Mom And Dad's Waltz

You Can Go On Your Way Now

Treasure Untold

Blue Yodel No. 6

Travellin' Blues

My Old Pal

Blue Yodel No. 6

Lullaby Yodel

Brakeman's Blues

My Rough And Rowdy Ways

I Love You (Though You're No Good)

It's Just You (I Could Love Always)

You're Here So Everything's Alright

I've Got Reasons To Hate You

I Love You (Though You're No Good)

Don't Stay Away (Till Love Grows Cold)

It's Just You (I Could Love Always)

You're Here So Everything's Alright

If You Can Spare The Time

A King Without A Queen

Forever (And Always)

I Know You're Lonesome (While Waiting For Me)

Lost Love Blues

That's Me Without You

Send Her Here To Be Mine

Lost Love Blues

That's Me Without You

I Won't Be Good For Nothin'

If I Lose You (I'll Lose My World)

I'm An Old, Old Man (Tryin' To Live While I Can)

You're Just Mine (Only In My Dreams)

I'll Try

Bring Your Sweet Self Back To Me

Time Changes Things

All Of Me Loves All Of You

California Blues (Blue Yodel #4)

Never No Mo' Blues

We Crucified Our Jesus

When It Comes To Measuring Love

Sleep, Baby, Sleep

(I'm) Lonely And Blue

Before You Go, Make Sure You Know

Two Friends Of Mine In Love

Hopeless Love

Then I'll Come Back To You

The Tragic Letter

Two Hearts Broken Now

You Can Always Count On Me

I've Been Away Too Long

Run 'Em Off

The Darkest Moment (Is Just Before The Light Of Day)

You're Too Late

My Little Her And Him

I Love You Mostly

You're There, I'm Here

Let It Be So

Mama!

Making Believe

Moonlight, Darling And You

I'll Sit Alone And Cry

A Forest Fire (Is In Your Heart)

Sweet Lies

Your Tomorrows Will Never Come

It Gets Late So Early

I'm Lost Between Right And Wrong

Promises (Promises, Promises)

My Love And Baby's Gone

Today Is That Tomorrow (I Dreamed Of Yesterday)

First To Have A Second Chance

These Hands

You Can't Divorce My Heart

Treat Her Right

Heart's Highway

I'm A Boy Left Alone

Just Can't Live That Fast (Anymore)

The Waltz Of The Angels

Lullaby Waltz

Glad I Found You

Now That You Are Gone

From An Angel To A Devil

Lover By Appointment

Sick, Sober And Sorry

No One To Talk To

Is It Only That You're Lonely

Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues

You've Still Got It

Tell Me Dear

To Stop Loving You (Means Cry)

The Torch Within My Heart

Time Out For The Blues

I Love You A Thousand Ways

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

I Want To Be With You Always

Mom And Dad's Waltz

Darling Let's Turn Back The Years

You Win Again

Why Should I Be Lonely

Signed, Sealed And Delivered

Nobody Knows But Me

If You're Ever Lonely Darling

Silence

Release Me

Our Love's No Bluff

You're Humbuggin' Me

She's Gone, Gone, Gone

Cigarettes And Coffee Blues

I Need Your Love

My Bucket's Got A Hole In It

I Love You A Thousand Ways

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

Mom And Dad's Waltz

I Want To Be With You Always

Always Late (With Your Kisses)

If You're Ever Lonely Darling

Sin Will Be The Chaser For The Wine

Knock Again, True Love

The Long Black Veil

One Has Been To Another

Farther Than My Eyes Can See

My Blues Will Pass

Ballad Of The Blue And Grey

That's All I Can Remember

So What! Let It Rain

What You Gonna Do, Leroy

I Feel Sorry For Me

Heaven's Plan

Looking For You

Stranger

A Few Steps Away

Forbidden Lovers

Just Passing Through

That Reminds Me Of Me

Don't Let Her See Me Cry

Through The Eyes Of A Fool

James River

Preview Of Coming Attractions

Lonely Heart

What Good Did You Get

When It Rains The Blues

I'm Not The Man I'm Supposed To Be

Saginaw Michigan

There's No Food In This House

The Rider

The Nester

I Was Coming Home To You

Hello To Him (Goodbye To Me)

I Can Tell

Make That One For The Road A Cup Of Coffee

'Gator Hollow

It Costs Too Much To Die

She's Gone, Gone, Gone

Running Into Memories Of You

Confused

How Far Down Can I Go

It's Bad (When It's Thataway)

I Don't Trust You Anymore

A Little Unfair

Woman Let Me Sing You A Song

Preparations To Be Blue

Stranger

Love Looks Good On You

Mama!

It's Hard To Please You

You Don't Want Me To Get Well

Writing On The Wall

I Just Couldn't See The Forest

I'm Not Guilty

It Couldn't Happen To A Nicer Guy

Everything Keeps Coming Back (But You)

Heart (Don't Love Her Anymore)

You Don't Have To Be Present To Win

My Feet Are Getting Cold

Is There Anything I Can Do

The Old Gang's Gone

A Song From A Lonely Heart

You Gotta Me Puttin' Me On

There In The Mirror

Get This Stranger Out Of Me

Money Tree

Hobo's Pride

When The Rooster Leaves The Yard

Anything You Can Spare

Only Way To Fly (Original Vocal)

Only Way To Fly (Laughing Version)

A Prayer On Your Lips Is Like Freedom In Your Hands

Little Old Winedrinker Me

A Word Or Two To Mary

Almost Persuaded

Have You Ever Been Untrue

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

When The Grass Grows Green Again

The Marriage Bit

I'll Remember You

Wasted Way Of Live

Keep Them Flowers Watered While I'm Gone

An Article From Life (Without Chorus)

Blind Street Singer

Honky Tonk Hill (Without Overdub)

My Baby Is A Tramp

She Brought Love Sweet Love

Watermelon Time In Georgia

I Must Be Getting Over You

Out Of You

It's Raining All Over The World

There's Something Lonely In This House

Three Cheers For The Good Guys

An Article From Life

Honky Tonk Hill

Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy

What Am I Gonna Do

Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)

You Babe

This Just Ain't A Good Day For Leavin'

Down By The Railroad Track

Let Me Give Her The Flowers

If I Had Half The Sense

Somebody's Words

Lucky Arms

True Love Needs To Be In Touch

My House Is Your Honky Tonk

I Buy The Wine

If She Just Helps Me To Get Over You

Falling

Railroad Lady

I Can't Get Over You To Save My Life

I Never Go Around Mirrors

That's The Way Love Goes

She Found The Key

I Wonder Who's Building The Bridge

My Wishing Room

I'm Gonna Hang Out My Mind Today

Sittin' And Thinkin'

I Love You A Thousand Ways

I'm Not That Good At Goodbye

Yesterday Just Passed My Way Again

Life's Like Poetry

Darling I'm Missing You

I'll Never Cry Over You

My Confession

I Hope You're Not Lonely When I'm Gone

My Baby And My Wife

It's All Over Now

Worried Mind

Maiden's Prayer

I'm Wasting My Life Away

You Nearly Lose Your Mind

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

Lost Love Blues

Just Can't Live That Fast (Anymore) [Part 1]

Just Can't Live That Fast (Anymore) [Part 2]

Honey Baby

Please Be Mine, Dear Blue Eyes

I'm Yours If You Want Me

I'll Be A Bachelor

Yesterday Mail

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

Look What Thoughts Will Do

Shine, Shave, Shower (It's Saturday)

I Want To Be With You Always

My Baby's Just Like Money

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

Why Should I Be Lonely

Ida Red Boogie

I Love You A Thousand Ways

Always Late (With Your Kisses)

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

Cigarettes And Coffee Blues

The Long Black Veil

Chain Gang / Desert Blues

Theme & If You've Got The Money

I Want To Be With You Always

My Bucket's Got A Hole In It

Always Late (With Your Kisses)

Make That One For The Road A Cup Of Coffee

Mom And Dad's Waltz

Cigarettes And Coffee Blues

Darling Let's Turn Back The Years

Things

Woodchopper's Ball (Instrumental)

I Want To Be With You Always

Stay All Night (Extract)

Somebody's Pushing

The Long Black Veil

Mona Lisa

I Want To Be With You Always

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

Sunday Down In Tennessee

A King Without A Queen (& Interview)

Mom And Dad's Waltz

Travellin' Blues

If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)

I'll Make It Up To You

It's Hard To Please You

Too Much Love

My Abandoned Heart

Wait Till I'm Asleep

Not This Time

Not This Time

Why Didn't You Tell Me Our Love Was Wrong

Forever And Always

Why Didn't You Tell Me Our Love Was Wrong

Please Don't Stay Away So Long (1)

Please Don't Stay Away So Long (2)

You Have Never Been Known To Be Wrong

The Reason Why My Heart's In Misery

Blue Yodel No. 6

Just Little Things Like That

I Love You So

A Fool's Advice

When Me And My Baby Go Steppin' Out (1)

When Me And My Baby Go Steppin' Out (2)

Lullaby Yodel

Brakeman's Blues

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