Customer Reviews
A must read 
2005-09-02
Very well written, i love the 'In your face' teachings very well done.
From Niggas to Gods Vol II 2005-04-18
I agree with Ms Johnson's comments. Also, I'm totally delighted with my purchase and I would definitely buy from expressionsoul again.
READ BLACK PEOPLE 2004-07-02
Very interesting book = the author kept my attention throughout the whole book I even had to laugh at the way he writes to his audience. This book is a must read for African Americans you will look at things differently and learn alot about this world that we live in. Don't be blind make sure you add this to your book list.
Bold Medicine 2004-06-19
I initially read this book 5 years ago...it changed my life-it changed my entire thought process, I see nothing but beauty in ALL black people, even those of us still lost. I can see clearly now, and this book prompted me to seek further to educate my self and my family. I just re-read it last week, it's like a tentanus shot, it's a bit painful, but necessary to protect you against the rabid dogbite in the ass that this ill structured society is content to give you. I have passed this book on to the most die-hard gangsta brothers and the most die hard corporate brothers then sat back and listened to the conversations and experienced the change. Beautiful. Akil states firmly that he is still a student of these works, his humble yet hardcore approach is just the jumpstart that is needed for our children, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters...if you are a person of color, you should read this book, with an open mind and willing heart. I'm on my second reading of "From Niggas To Gods Part 2" and I'm picking up a third book directed towards me..a black sista. The beautiful thing is, I'm no longer afraid to make a diffrence in my community, I am an activist and an advocate for social change within the black community... with less leaders and more workers (Read "The Mis-Education of the Negro by "Carter G. Woodson") we will put ourselves back together. My 15 year old son is currently reading this book, and I see him smiling and contemplating, he asks pertinent questions and it is THE FIRST BOOK I have ever witnessed him pick up voluntarily...and that, my people, is a future "worker for the cause". This book is a must have for every book shelf...hell put it on your coffee table and just get the conversation started...
�Sometimes the truth hurts� 
2004-04-08
Akil really shakes up the reader with strong thoughts and strong language. For example inside the table of contents Akil labeled one of his chapters "God the gangsta", "It ain't the white man's fault" and "light, Bright and damn near white".It's one thing to state your opinion and disagree, but when you disrespect and slander the being some call God, it's wrong. I wouldn't recommend that just any one should read this collection of essays, because as I read along I noticed that Akil made sure he had a good argument, and a good point, he did so in a shocking way. He kind of reminded me of a modern day Adolof Hitler in his ability to grab people's attention and their emotions with rhetoric. And also he could be compared to Jay Severen in that he is blunt and doesn't care if he offends people. Some students just react emotionally without thinking through to a logical conclusion.. As I read into the final essays of the book, Akil became a leader to me, a powerful and convincing person of ideas who got me to listen and look beyond his shocking first statements.
How to describe Akil and his ideas? Let me make a list: stimulating, provocative, edifying, entertaining, and counterintuitive, and maybe even iconoclastic.
A Must Read For All African-Americans... 2008-03-21
THIS IS 1 OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE EVER READ AS FAR AS AN INSIGHT ON AMERICA AND IT'S INJUSTICES AS FAR AS THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY IS CONCERNED. AKIL TAKES YOU THERE AND HAS YOU THINKING OF INCIDENTS THAT SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE IGNORED. PICK THIS BOOK UP TO EDUCATE YOURSELF FURTHER ON HOW FAR WE'VE COME AND HOW FAR WE HAVE TO GO IN SOCIETY. GET THIS OF COURSE AFTER READING "NIGGAS to GODS Vol. I"
Another Bitter Pill To Swallow Toward Healing Us! 
2006-12-17
Brother Akil posits what those who have some semblance of a clue in the BLAK nation know, as to who is responsible for the BLAK nation's condition. Using the theology of Master Fard Muhammad(GOD in person), and his messenger, Elijah Muhammad, Akil codifies the healing message that BLAK peole need. To those persons who attempt to discredit this work as racists, blaming white peole for the BLAK nation's condition, and or trying to belittle Akil's work, I ask you the question; Is what Akil says true or not? If it isn't true, then disprove what he says scientifically or be quiet in your rage and hypocrisy; it's gotten very old. To WE the original people of the earth, this is good medicine in helping to facilitate our healing and repairing the damage that our 6,000 year old enemy has done to us.
The truth hurts.......... 2006-10-17
I think every black person should read this book! Although it is geared toward the Black youth! It provides insight into our existence today as a people! Many adults still carry some of these attributes of negativity. I do not get the slightest impression of reverse racism since it still exists today. And in Black folks homes we don't teach racism to our children! Do you think for a moment the white militia is not racist? For those of you don't believe that just remember the Black Man who was dragged to his death by White men in this new millennia! His name was James Byrd Jr. in Jasper Texas. And then, to add injury to insult! Two white teenagers desecrated his grave! And if you didn't hear about it, then goggle it. Be mindful of our racism, our historical truth hurts ever so painfully. Wishing racism away won't make it so! I love the writer of this book. He hits us to the core of our very being with poignant purpose and in deity style. For those of you who disagree! You can't handle the truth! Now take off those rose colored glasses! I highly recommend "From Niggas to Gods"! I'm reading part II............The Layde
Reverse Racism is not the answer 
2006-02-23
Referring to "nice white people" as demons who are just trying to hold the "black man" down is not an answer to racism. Akil is a hypocrite because he is just as racist as the people he is accusing of being racist. Stereotyping all white people as being oppressive to other races because white people don't want to see African Americans succeed is ludicrous. Akil writes with hatred towards white people and blames white people for all of his shortcomings. His message is a horrible one to expose to young, influential adolescents because he is passing on a message of hate. He gives the impression that a black person not accomplishing his/her goals occurs only because white people will not allow black people to succeed. Maybe he should try passing along the message that people need to be responsible for their actions, and any person that genuinely strives to accomplish a goal can accomplish it.
Also, he writes on the back cover of his book that learning to read challenging material, such as work by Shakespeare, is a waste of time. This is the exact opposite of what he claims his goal is. Educating young people of all races is an equalizer. If Akil had studied more Shakespeare, then maybe his book wouldn't be riddled with grammatical errors.
okay...if you are a nigga 2005-10-30
there are 2 destructive mentalities that are prevelant and also extremely popular amongst black men in america today. one of them is this new hip hop mentality of hustling coke, thugging out, having lots of sex and arguing that school/education/white collar jobs are for the birds. the second mentality is that hustling coke, being a thug, and having lots of sex is BAD for you, but it is also a product of years of oppression and white racism as is an education and working a white collar job (AKA being an uncle tom)...I will let your own practical reasoning complete my point for you.
I read this book when I was a teenager and very militant. I've outgrown this mentality and most of the people that will read it will too. I recommend it just to get a better understanding of the different schools of thought that exist within our community, but If you plan on being a productive citizen, have a good job, have a wife and some kids one day - or how should i put it - BE AN UNCLE TOM, then stay away from the mentality in this book.
