A Breed Apart
The True Story of a $40 Million Credit Card Conspiracy, Betrayal, Prison, and Redemption
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 March 2005
Summary
In this “energetic” memoir, Victor Woods vividly recounts a trouble-filled and misunderstood coming-of-age in the suburbs of Chicago, the rollercoaster ride that led him to captain a multi-million dollar counterfeit scheme, and his life-changing stint in federal prison.
In 1990, Victor Woods was charged by the US federal government with organizing a credit card scam worth more than forty million dollars. He refused to implicate his family and friends for a reduced sentence. His lawyer…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780743477390 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0743477391 |
| Author: | Victor Woods |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 March 2005 |
| Weight: | 302g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 23mm |
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“Will inspire and captivate you.”
“Victor Woods takes us on an emotional journey … . A Breed Apart grips you from the very first chapter. “ – Chaka Khan“Stingingly conveys the grief and madness … . A cautionary tale with a happy ending.” * Kirkus Reviews *“A life-altering reading experience that contains a priceless and timeless message.” – Claude Brown, author of Manchild in the Promised Land“Will inspire and captivate you.” – Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, and author of author of X: A Novel, Malcolm Little, and Growing Up X“A Breed Apart is a moving, exciting story that’s going to make a great movie.” – Emmy award-winning actor, Armand Assante“This book has important social implications … . One of the most compelling reads of its genre since Malcolm X.” – David McPherson, former Executive Vice President, Sony Urban Music
About The Author
Victor Woods
Victor Woods is the founder and CEO of Success International Incorporated. His message of “never give up” has made him a highly sought-after speaker for corporations, colleges and universities, school districts, prisons, and other organizations across the US, as well as a consultant for law enforcement. He has been featured on CNN, The O’Reilly Factor, ABC News, C-SPAN, and BET.
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