The story of my life by iceberg slim audio book duration. This book was not to adorn being a pimp, but quite the contrary. Robert beck, was born in chicago and initiated into the life of the pimp at age eighteen. Iceberg slim, also known as robert beck, was born in chicago in 1918 and was initiated into the life of the pimp at age eighteen. The dangers of jail, addiction and death that are still all too familiar. The story of my life by iceberg slim at audiobooks. Aug 20, 2015 justin gifford is the author of street poison. According to his memoir, pimp, slim started pimping at 18 and continued until age 42.
This is the story of iceberg slim s life, as he saw, felt, tasted, and smelled it. Long white con marks the second appearance of iceberg slims possibly real acquaintance, johnny obrien aka white folks. The story of my life by iceberg slim audiobooks on. Written by iceberg slim, audiobook narrated by cary hite. He briefly attended the tuskegee institute but dropped out to return to the streets of the south side, where he remained, pimping, until he was fortytwo. The story of my life main by slim, iceberg, welsh, irvine isbn. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Browse audiobooks written by iceberg slim sorted by best. On todays show we learn about robert beck aka iceberg slim whose pimp sold more copies than any other book written by an african american author. Apparently, slim made himself two promises in writing his memoirs not to glamourize the life he left behind and not to snitch. He spent much of his childhood in milwaukee and rockford, illinoisbefore returning to chicago as a teenager.
Pimp by iceberg slim is offensive, crude, violent, disturbing, and one of the greatest books of all time. But seeing the ugliness of one mans horrors and mistakes in full detail, has help me mentally. Pimp book by iceberg slim official publisher page simon. The story of my life canons kindle edition by iceberg slim, irvine welsh. Oct 01, 2014 the naked soul of iceberg slim audiobook written by iceberg slim. Iceberg slim, also known as robert beck, was born in chicago in 1918 and was initiated into the life of the pimp at age 18. I was disappointed by this book, though the second half makes up for a bit of the disappointment. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month. Predominately in chicago, he was incarcerated several times for pimping, along with several other crimes. Street poison, a biography of iceberg slim, writer. He said he was known for his frosty temperament and for staying calm in emergencies, which combined with his slim build to earn him the street name iceberg slim. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Below is a list of iceberg slims books in order of when they were originally released. Written in 1967, pimp has played a major role in the shaping of gangsta rap as well as actual pimping.
Street poison, a biography of iceberg slim, writer and pimp. Iceberg slim is such a fantastic author he manages to make the pimp game sound shakespearean. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Trick baby by iceberg slim overdrive rakuten overdrive. Pimp by iceberg slim free mobi epub ebooks download. Listen to pimp and iceberg slim pimp ebook download new releases on your. As real as you can get without jumping in, this is the story of iceberg slim s life as he saw, felt, tasted, and smelled it.
Search results for iceberg slim sorted by relevance. Iceberg slim tries to show you the life as it was with the good, the bad and the ugly. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it. Pimp audiobook by iceberg slim 9781481597586 rakuten kobo. You are eligible for a full refund if no shippingpasseligible orders have been placed. The story of my life audible audiobook unabridged iceberg slim author, cary hite. Iceberg slim made his debut as an author with the book pimp. Pimp ebook by iceberg slim 9781451617146 rakuten kobo. Narrated by bobby spears jr get instant access to all your favorite books. The story of my life 2002 read online free book by. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pimp. Being one of the most popular and talked about pimps of the last century, there are many stories surrounding the character of iceberg slim, some extraordinary and unbelievable, but this audiobook aims to show the listener the true and factual events from iceberg slim s life that shaped him into the notorious pimp.
Jun 28, 2018 iceberg slim pimp audiobook no mercy for scammers. Iceberg slims autobiographical novel offered readers a neverbeforeseen account of the sex trade, and an unforgettable look at the mores of chicagos street life during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Being one of the most popular and talked about pimps of the last century, there are many stories surrounding the character of iceberg slim, some extraordinary and unbelievable, but this audiobook aims to show the listener the true and factual events from iceberg slim s life that shaped him into the notorious pimp he would become, and his life. Download or stream the naked soul of iceberg slim by iceberg slim.
He briefly attended the tuskegee institute but dropped out to return to the streets of the south side, where he remained, pimping until he was fortytwo. In the preface, slim says it best, in this book, i will take you, the reader, with me into the secret inner world of the pimp. Also interesting is an entire pimp vocabulary included to help you dissect some of the dialogue. Being one of the most popular and talked about pimps of the last century, there are many stories surrounding the character of iceberg slim, some extraordinary and unbelievable, but this audiobook aims to show the listener the true and factual events from iceberg slims life that shaped him into the notorious pimp he would become, and his life. During his last stretch in prison he wrote pimp which.
Fillmore slim on his long career as a pimp full interview. As real as you can get without jumping in, this is the story of iceberg slims life as he saw. If one is unwilling to illegally download a book like this, it is actually still possible. Iceberg slim audio books, best sellers, author bio. The story of my life by iceberg slim audio book youtube. There isnt much at the end that redeems the story or the storyteller.
You cannot receive a refund if you have placed a shippingpasseligible order. The story of my life iceberg slim dances on that thread between unapologetic and remorseful. Folks is an extremely lightskinned black man with blue eyes, the son of a mix. What sun tzus art of war was to ancient china, pimp is to the streets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He briefly attended the tuskegee institute but dropped out to return to the streets of the south side, where he remained, p. A trip through hell by the one man who lived to tell the tale. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Through various events in his life, he ultimately becomes a pimp in between jail stints. At the age of 18, iceberg slim was initiated into the life. The reader of the audio book also deserves praise as his voice drags you into the slums right along with iceberg and sounds like one cool cat. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Only slim could tell this story and make the reader feel it.
The ultimate antihero, iceberg slim, takes you into the secret inner world of the pimp, and the smells, the sounds, the fears and petty triumphs of his world. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Download the naked soul of iceberg slim audiobook by iceberg. Iceberg slim does for the pimp what jean genet did for the thief washington post pimp is an eyeboggling netherworld documentary, a teararse tale of ferocious emotion, expressed through action q magazine iceberg slim always kept it real. As real as you can get without jumping in, this is the story of iceberg slims life as he saw, felt, tasted, and smelled it. Iceberg slim, also known as robert beck,was born as robert lee maupinin chicago, illinois on august 4th, 1918. Written by iceberg slim, audiobook narrated by bobby spears. He makes no apologies for his vile behavior, moreover, his honesty and rawness throughout the book was refreshing which made it a far better read. This isnt a book you read because you want eroticism.
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