A Foreword INDIES True Crime Book of the Year finalist; You Gotta Be Dirty takes readers on a wild ride through “a world beyond their wildest nightmares.†After arriving in the city of Harley-Davidson in the mid-1960s; the Outlaws Motorcycle Club (OMC) became synonymous with acts of intimidation and violence. In the ruthless world of renegade bikers; the OMC’s Milwaukee chapter became known as the “Wrecking Crew.†In Wisconsin; investigators linked members of the Outlaws to at least eleven murders. Four of the innocent persons killed were women and two were elderly. Three children also lost their lives: A fifteen-year-old boy was killed by an explosive device; an infant perished in an arson fire; and a ten-year-old boy was shot — execution style — in the head. During the tumultuous 1990s; the Outlaws orchestrated a guerrilla-style offensive in a quest to beat back the expansion of the world’s largest one-percent motorcycle club — the Hells Angels (HAMC). During this period; the HAMC began courting the Hell’s Henchmen Motorcycle Club; a group with chapters in Chicago; Rockford; and South Bend; Indiana. The Hells Angels’ bold move into northern Illinois touched-off a seven-year conflict that was exacerbated by beatings; bombings; and shootings. The Milwaukee Shepherd Express dubbed You Gotta Be Dirty “a remarkably complete history for a topic that is shrouded in mystery and secrecy†and “an important addition to the body of work on Milwaukee’s history.†“The violence; beatings; retaliations and deaths; often resembles a scaled down version of the blood-curdling narratives found in series like The Last Chapter and Sons of Anarchy;†said a review published in the International Journal of Motorcycle Studies; except You Gotta Be Dirty; “in all its crudity; isn’t fiction…â€
#209828 in Books Mayville Luke 2016-10-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.60 x .90 x 5.70l; .0 #File Name: 069117153X232 pagesJohn Adams and the Fear of American Oligarchy
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Not your high school American history book--well researched and executed!By BeeJMy fears that this book would be overly academic were quickly dispelled in the first page. This book is incredibly accessible; and useful when it comes to understanding the social and political rationale behind one of the most controversial founding fathers. I would recommend to anyone who wants to better understand how early American history still impacts current events and thought surrounding meritocracy and the creation of America. Amazing; accessible read!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An historical account that has relevance today.By m murphyI enjoyed this book which explores the misunderstood views of one of our country's founding fathers. John Adams would surely feel vindicated as a witness to our current political system and its impact on society. Though I am not a history "buff"; I was very intrigued with the story given its relevance to modern day and the author does an excellent job of explaining Adams' writings as evidence of his fear; a fear which is clearly justified. I recommend this book for anyone with an interest in history and for those with concern for our future.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A compelling read with widespread appealBy AaronFaucettWhat an incredible read! Like a previous reviewer I held my own apprehensions about diving into a book seemingly quite niche; when my knowledge on the subject of early American political philosophy is superficial to say the least. I do; however; have a keen interest in contemporary American politics which proved all that is required to enjoy the analysis within.In the early pages we are told that an aim of the book is to clarify one of the essential "truths" about ourselves that american values and ideology make difficult to admit. The author then takes a complex and varied body of work from the writings of John Adams and his contemporaries; as well as historical thinkers; and thoughtfully teases out central themes with respect to the nature of power; influence; and the human psyche. He does this with great care for the reader; providing historical context and the depth necessary to ensure that the layman can enjoy the richness and originality of the political; philosophical; and psychological thought alongside the academic. It is precisely this attention to the uninitiated reader that allows him to so effectively expose the "truth" that lay dormant in the introductory chapter.This book was filled with wonderful little "a ha!" moments when my own intuitions or suspicions related to inequality and the human condition seemed to be plucked from my own brain; organized and made sensible; and eloquently put forth by Adams and the author. It also harbored ideas that made me reexamine some of my own assumptions when it comes to the nature and structure of governorship. Perhaps most of all it made me appreciate the discourse; passion; and ingenuity embodied by the fathers of the 'American Experiment'; and the many ways in which their philosophical struggle with the nature of oligarchy; including it's precedents and it's consequences; mirrors our own.I believe this book has broad appeal for anyone interested in politics; philosophy; psychology; as well as historical or contemporary affairs. A remarkable; and perhaps above all a relevant read deserving of our attention.
