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Title details for The Life Crimes and Hard Times of Ricky Atkinson, Leader of the Dirty Tricks Gang by Richard Atkinson - Available

The Life Crimes and Hard Times of Ricky Atkinson, Leader of the Dirty Tricks Gang

by Richard Atkinson
Joe Fiorito
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A gripping true crime memoir of a Toronto gang leader's life of crime and eventual pursuit of redemption. The Life Crimes and Hard Times of Ricky Atkinson tells the story of Ricky Atkinson, leader of the Dirty Tricks Gang, who grew up in a tough Toronto neighborhood during the 1960s and the rise of the Black Power Movement in Canada. Coming from a mixed-race family, Atkinson faced unique challenges that shaped his path into criminality. Under his leadership, the Dirty Tricks Gang became notorious for robbing more banks and pulling off more jobs than any other in Canadian history. This memoir follows Atkinson's journey from the streets to prison and back again, exploring themes of leadership, courage, and betrayal. It offers a raw and unflinching look at the criminal justice system, race relations, and the struggle for personal transformation. Ultimately, it is a story of hope and redemption as Atkinson works to educate youth and people from all backgrounds about the devastating consequences of crime. For readers of true crime, biography, and anyone interested in the complexities of the human spirit.

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