Slugg: A Boy's Life in the Age of Mass Incarceration is a blueprint for survival and a demonstration of the power of love, sacrifice, and service. The son of a Kingpin and the prince of a close-knit crime family, Tony Lewis Jr.'s life took a dramatic turn after his father's arrest in 1989. Washington D.C. stood as the murder capital of the country and Lewis was cast into the heart of the struggle, from a life of stability and riches to one of chaos and poverty.
Tony Lewis Jr. is a community activist, youth advocate, and work force development professional specializing in ex-offender reentry. His memoir Slugg: A Boy’s Life in the Age of Mass Incarceration is a soulful meditation on the social and political forces that profoundly changed the course of his life, the outlook of his generation, and the prospects of generations to follow.