An electrifying account of the Cali Cartel beyond its portrayal on Netflix. From the ashes of Pablo Escobar's empire rose an even bigger and more malevolent cartel. A new breed of sophisticated mobsters became the kings of cocaine. Their leader was Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela - known as the Chess Player due to his foresight and calculated cunning.
Until now, we believed that everything had been said about the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, the most infamous drug kingpin of all time. But these versions have always been told from the outside, never from the intimacy of his own home. More than two decades after the full-fledged manhunt finally caught up with the king of cocaine, Juan Pablo Escobar travels to the past to reveal an unabridged version of his father.
The world has watched stunned at the bloodshed in Mexico. Thirty thousand murdered since 2006; police chiefs shot within hours of taking office; mass graves comparable to those of civil wars; car bombs shattering storefronts; headless corpses heaped in town squares. The United States throws Black Hawk helicopters and drug agents at the problem. But in secret, Washington is confused and divided about what to do. "Who are these mysterious figures tearing Mexico apart?" they wonder.
The wild, true story of the Mutiny, the hotel and club that embodied the decadence of Miami's cocaine cowboys heyday - and an inspiration for the blockbuster film Scarface.
This is the story of the most successful cocaine dealers in the world: Pablo Escobar Gaviria, Jorge Luis Ochoa Vasquez, Carlos Lehder Rivas, and Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha. In the 1980s, they controlled more than 50 percent of the cocaine flowing into the United States. The cocaine trade is capitalism on overdrive - supply meeting demand on exponential levels. Here you'll find the story of how the modern cocaine business started and how it turned a ragtag group of hippies and sociopaths into regal kings.
Martin Corona, a US citizen, fell into the outlaw life at 12 and worked for a crew run by the Arellano brothers, founders of the Tijuana drug cartel that dominated the Southern California drug trade and much bloody gang warfare for decades. Corona's crew would cross into the United States from their luxurious hideout in Mexico, kill whomever needed to be killed north of the border, and return home in the afternoon. Martin Corona played a key role in the downfall of the cartel when he turned state's evidence.
In short, this is Pablo Escobar's story in the words of one of his closest confidants, his brother Roberto. It's all here - the brutal violence inside the world of the drug cartel, dealing with American drug forces and the CIA, the problems the Escobars faced when going up against the Colombian mafia, even Pablo's moments of kindness and compassion. As Roberto points out, although many people view Escobar as a monster, thousands still visit his grave every year to mourn him, and revere him as a savior.
Shaun Attwood's War on Drugs trilogy - Pablo Escobar, American Made, and We Are Being Lied To - is a series of harrowing, action-packed and interlinked true stories that demonstrate the catastrophic consequences of drug prohibition.
Having watched Narcos and after reading the books by Pablo’s son and Mark Bowden, I moved onto this one, which is original in its perspective of the war on drugs. None of the others confronted the role of the corrupt US government and the CIA. In Pablo’s son’s second book, which came out after this one, he finally details his father’s relationship with the CIA, who were complicit in cocaine trafficking to finance wars against communism in Nicaragua and central and South America. Perhaps that’s the reason why Pablo’s son’s second book is only available in Spanish. This author goes where the rest have not. For those who like war on drugs stuff, I recommend his entire war on drugs series.
For the love of GOD.....Why would you pick a narrator who CANNOT PRONOUNCE "OCHOA" or "NICARAGUA" ! Absolutely maddening.
I liked the book. I gave me an idea of what really happend during his life and how his cartel rose and fell
The narrator was just a little less than horrible. I felt like I was listening to an unenthused lecturer. Even when narrating gruesome scenes of bodies being dismembered, of kidnappings, of traitors being found out, etc...he reads in a monotone way with understated inflections from start to finish.
The author comes across as a bit of a fan of Escobar while continuously bashing the US, the CIA, and our laws while diminishing our right to enforce our laws. Having read many stories about the cartel, the good and bad of our DEA/CIA at the time, and the murderous norms of the drug trafficking world, I think this is by far the worst book overall. Regardless of biases, he skirts over critical truths to make points that only give half of the reality.
While an interesting book, almost every single quote is lifted from a far more thorough telling, Mark Bowden’s Killing Pablo. And when I say every quote I mean every quote. No footnotes, no credit. In my opinion, this is hastily produced effort largely focused on capitalizing on the popularity of Narcos— which is fine— but give credit where credit is due.
If you think your government cares about you, you are sadly mistaken. Everyone should read this series. The U.S government cares only for itself.
This book is all over the place. it's starts off about Pablo Escobar then turns into a narrative about the injustices of black minorities in the US and how the CIA is trying to poison them. the author stays on that subject for at least a 3rd of the book. complete left wing liberal BS. on top of that, the author reminds you of his other book at least 10 times. smh...
Reminded me of the criminals we are continuing to elect to our highest office. it is. study of greed and the calousness of the American elite who operate above the law
Good topic, some good information, many left wing comments and ideas, sadly I probably would have liked it much better, but I couldn't stand the voice of the reader, unless he is the author I don't understand what does a British person belong in a book about south America drug trafficking, nor the voice was pleasant.
Pablo Escobar's story is larger than life : he has been at the helm of a criminal network that has fought successfully for a long span of time against the government of his own country, the CIA, DEA, other drug cartels...Shaun Attwood had a great subject to treat , but it does randomly and without real insight into Escobar character. In fact the truly bad guys here are the US government (in particular Reagan and Bush) and the CIA that not only used the narcos for their dirty war agains the leftist in South and Central America , but also imported and distributed drugs in the US causing deaths and addiction of so many Americans...Very little evidence is brought to support this thesis, but probably nowadays - where truth is an option and manipulation a must - it is ok to write this stuff...Attwood also believes that drugs liberalisation (including cocaine and other heavy stuff) is the only way to fight against the narcos...Bof....
A real insite into narcos and politics. Would definitely recommend. The only downside being I had to listen on .75 speed as the narration was 'on speed'!
I could not pick one moment in the book I found the whole book fascinating, his story is incredibly interesting, seeing the good the bad &amp; the ugly side of this man.
All of it, the story unfolded in such a way that I couldn't wait to listen to the next chapter and have a better understanding how Pablo Escobar practically ruled a country
I was surprised that I felt a little sad when Pablo Escobar was finally killed, I don't condone any of the grotesque things that he did, but the book gives a good incite on how corrupt the US was and the Columbian government and how they mirrored a lot of the things that Pablo Escobar did but did not have to answer to anyone!!
Pablo was not only a modern day Robin Hood, but a major player in the chess game he was playing not only with the U.S. The Columbian government and other Cartels. He really was so misunderstood and you need to listen to the true story!
Exposes the corruption and the hypocrisy of America anyone with a brain and has ever read a book knows has went on for years and and will continue as the US banks try to stop America going bankrupt. all else GREAT STORY
interesting viewpoint on a story often told. the political background on drug prohibition is particularly interesting
The Apostle Paul said that the rapture will happen "at the last trumpet". Hear how the rapture relates to Rosh HaShanah, the Feast of Trumpets, one of the seven feasts God gave to the Nation of Israel. My friend, someday you will turn on the news and see that millions of people have suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from all around the world. As I write this brochure, this disappearance is a future event known as "The Rapture of the Church".
In 1991 my wife gave birth to our second daughter. She would eventually give birth to a total of six girls and one boy - proof that God does have a sense of humor! We named our new baby girl, Julia Joyce Ferrier. We used the name 'Joyce' in honor of my wife's mother whose first name is Joyce. Just before we were to take our new bundle of life home from the hospital, a nurse informed us that a possible heart defect had been detected in our new baby and the doctors wanted to run some tests.
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Babies grow so fast, and we wonder where the time flew us by while they grew up. Sometimes it feels as if we might miss something if we just blink! Before we know it, the baby has started to crawl, laugh, and babble. Among all the baby’s memorable first moments, like the first steps or the first words, the first birthday occupies a special place in the lives of everyone who knows the little one. It’s a moment of pride and joy for the family and friends, and a milestone for the baby and needless to say, for the parents too!
It goes without saying that a birthday that special calls for a gift that’s just as exceptional. The present can be something useful for the child, or something holding sentimental value. It could be items that help with the baby’s development, or those that delight and entertain the little angel.
If you’re looking for birthday gift ideas for one year olds to celebrate this happy moment, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top 20 fun and memorable 1st birthday presents that will light up the face of the birthday boy/girl for sure.
Which baby doesn’t love soft toys? Many kids can’t even sleep without clutching their favourite teddy bear or other stuffed toy close all night. Plush toys are perfect for tiny fingers to clutch, great for snuggling with, and will make memorable first birthday gifts. You can pick out cute stuffed animals, characters or dolls, based on the little one’s existing collection or preferences.
Start the tradition of reading bedtime stories by gifting a book! Baby books, with big, bright pictures will delight your tiny tot. You can also opt for sensory books that come with touch and feel options, which are perfect 1st birthday gift ideas for your daughter or son. This is a great way to introduce the baby to colours, shapes, textures and the beautiful world of books.
This is another popular gift for both new-borns and one year old babies. You can get the baby’s name or initials sculpted in a precious metal such as gold, silver or platinum, to add an auspicious touch to the personalized first birthday gift. It makes for a unique birthday gift for 1 year old boy or girl, which will last for years unlike other perishable gifts.
Infant and toddler bath and grooming is a daily activity for the parents; why not help them out by gifting some wonderful baby grooming items? You can opt for a kit that comes with all the essentials, or make one yourself by purchasing individual items. Options for special 1st birthday gifts are soaps and shampoos, lotions and oils, toothbrushes and hairbrushes, nail clippers, and talcum powder.
This is a unique first birthday gift idea. The baby just completed the first year of his/her life, so why not collect pictures of the most special moments and frame them? You can pick one from the hospital, one with the parents, and so on, or one for each month to make a special 12-month frame. It will definitely make for a proud display on any wall or shelf in the house.
If you want to give the gift of gold but don’t want to go with a traditional piece, then gold toys will make ideal personalized first birthday gifts. You can choose from a car, cycle, scooter, rickshaw, etc., all crafted expertly from beautiful yellow gold. They bring the beauty, value and auspiciousness of gold to something playful for the child.
Keep the baby stimulated with an infant learning toy. There are lots of great leaning toys that make wonderful children’s 1st birthday gift ideas. These include rattle blocks, stacking toys, push and pull toys, balls, ride-on vehicles, etc. Anything that can get the baby interested and active at the same time will work wonders, and go a long way in early learning and development.
Pendants shapes into cartoon characters such as Dora, Ben10, or even Chota Bheem are perfect, unique first birthday presents. These playful characters will keep the little ones happy whenever they wear them. When teamed with the baby’s initials in gold, they make a wonderful, valuable present which will be treasured for years.
Babies want to look stylish too! Onesies and body suits have been among the top 1st birthday gifts since a long time. They look absolutely adorable on tiny tots and come with fun prints and designs such as animals, cartoon characters and more. Little princesses will look sweet in tutus and skirts too. You can also get clothes personalized with the baby’s name if you wish to.
Memory boxes are very popular, and perfect for storing the baby’s keepsakes. You can also make a time capsule box with the memories from his/her first birthday, to be opened on the 18th birthday. A cute box titled My first birthday gifts also provides a great, unusual way for the birthday party guests to add their gifts and wishes for the baby.
These are great baby girl 1st birthday gift ideas for baby girls. Small studs made of gold or silver look great on little girls, and they can be embellished with diamonds for a luxurious touch. If they’re fashioned in fun shapes such as strawberries or ice candies, then they’ll be loved by the baby girl too. She’ll surely want to wear these kids’ studs at every special occasion.
There are a lot of music instrument toys for kids aged 0-3 years that would be perfect birthday present ideas for one year olds. They play notes, animal sounds and songs too, and come in a range of eye-catching colours. These are perfect for improving the baby’s hand-eye coordination, music interests and of course, their wild imagination.
How about a cute pair of baby booties or shoes for the birthday boy/girl as special first birthday present? They look adorable and are mostly designed with colourful patterns, bows, cartoon prints, pompoms and more, keeping the little delicate feet in mind. You can also opt for a multi pack with several designs, which the baby can wear with different outfits.
Brighten up the toddler’s room with some fun decals, printed storage boxes, colourful sheets, cute clocks, wall posters, and so much more. It’s a fun way to add some life into the nursery or bedroom, and will attract the baby’s attention too.
Checking the baby’s height doesn’t have to be a boring chore. Colourful growth charts are creative first birthday gifts, and everyone will enjoy measuring the little one’s height against it as he/she grows along the months and years. You can gift growth charts featured on animal print wall decals, vivid-hued hanging rulers, or printed stickers with two way tapes.
Keep the little one warm and cosy at night by giving a set of cute and soft pillows or blankets (or both). Quilt wrappers and swaddle wrappers are also an ideal choice for the baby. You can also go the extra mile and knit one yourself, if you can.
Babies love outings and strollers make it easy for the parents to shop, jog or simply sit in the park reading a book, without worrying about the baby hurting himself/herself or crawling around. A stroller or pram that’s comfortable and functional is a good first birthday gift for a girl or boy.
A twist on the classic plush toy, a plush chair brings both comfort and fun to the little one. You’ll find a variety of different chairs with animal faces on top, soft covers and cosy armrests for little hands. Plush rockers are also great kids first birthday gift ideas.
Mealtime will be so much more enjoyable with sweet baby bibs. They protect the child’s clothes from spills and stains, and are made in cute prints and colours to attract a toddler easily. Team them with matching washcloths or burp cloths to make life easy for the parents and more exciting for the baby.
A more practical, ideal gift for baby’s first birthday is opening a bond, career or education plan, or UTI plan for him/her on the first birthday. Insurance plans that club child education benefits are also a great option to consider. These protect the future of the child financially so they can soar high as they grow older.
All these options span across different interests, needs and budgets, so there’s something that everyone will love! Whether it’s your son, daughter, grandchild, nephew, niece or friends’ child, you can take your pick from any of these perfect 1st birthday presents for the tiny tot. So get creative and choose an amazing gift for the new one year old, which will be exciting, meaningful and unforgettable.