A fast - moving trip, through the worlds of narcotics, street gangs, the Chicago mob, golf, girls, gambling and entrepreneurialism. This is a story that serves up the kind of voyeuristic, guilty pleasure that only the best "truth is stranger than fiction" tales deliver. Burrel is no saint. Never was, never will be. He's a guy who's come through the dark - side with his spirit, heart and hopefulness intact. This is indeed a story of transformation and celebration, but it's also a hell of a tale!

Burrel's extraordinary autobiography: "Tattoos On My Soul: From The Ghetto To The Top Of The World" is distributed nationally by the Independent Publishers Group. Copies are now available for purchase and can be ordered at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and from Independent Publishers Group.

Reviews:

"A cast of characters colorful enough to light up a Christmas tree..."
~ Ryan Phillippe: Actor and Producer.

"Authentic and forceful. A 'must-read'."
~ Suge Knight: CEO Death Row Records.

"Brash, flash, compelling reading..."
~ Jim Jones: CEO Diplomat Records/Executive, Warner Music Group.

"Tattoos" proves truth can be stranger than fiction, and just as fascinating."
~ Bobby Simmons: NBA's Most Improved Player 2005.

"The photographs are jaw - dropping, ghetto - fabulous!"
~ Rohan Marley: Designer/Owner, Tuff Gong.

"You'll want to know what happens next; then you'll wonder what hit you!"
~ Elton Brand: NBA # 42, LA Clippers.

"The story is strong, and the connection with Burrel immediate."
~ Michael Kenneth Williams: Actor, The Wire.

"Talk about the Streetwise Way! A great read."
~ Mack 10: Artist and CEO "Hoo - Bangin' Records."

"There's real heart, and hope in this story. We can each learn from it."
~ Darrius D. Mac Rogers: Entrepreneur.

"Like hieroglyphic symbols and ancient cave markings, tattoos tell a story. Burrel's "Tattoos on my Soul" is as spell binding as any story told in by the ancients. To read this book is to truly know the man and in knowing him believe there is hope for otherwise hopeless young souls trapped in the gang culture of today's inner city."
~ John Lee: Chairman of The Ready To Learn Partnership. (RTLP)

Check out my blog for some extracts from Tattoos On My Soul.