: Former members often become keynote speakers or writers to help others avoid the same path, emphasizing that there is no glory in a life of crime. That Spiritual Gangster Life - Cynthia Wehr
: In some cases, joining was a necessity for survival due to starvation and a lack of other options. How I Became a Gangster
: The "career" often ends in being "caged behind rows of razor wire" or living in constant fear of extortion . The "Spiritual Gangster" Alternative : Former members often become keynote speakers or