Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos-My Life in Black and Gray

It took me two days to finish this book. This book had a profound effect on me. I cried, I smiled, I read parts that I completely identified with. The main feeling I have after reading this book is a better understanding of life. This book was inspiring. It's funny I had no clue about Freddy Negrete. When I met him I Immediately liked him. As I watched him work I was so captivated by how he was doing my tattoo. I have two other tattoos but this was different. I feel honored to have the tattoo of my dreams done by a artist such as Freddy. After reading his book I feel grateful and humbled to have met such an authentic human being. In the book he really shares his life with you in such a way that you can't stop reading. I loved this book! Sincerely Shellie M

Good book. Learned lots about this celebrity.

This is a historic book when it comes to the subject of tattooing. Its a sad story because now freddy negrete lost his other son isaiah soon after the book was released. Rip boo boo.

Amazing life story by a truly gifted artist. My husband is lucky enough to have a tattoo by Freddy...it is absolutely beautiful. His story is inspiring.

Freddy is the Tom Brady.. The Micheal Jordan.. The Jay zee.. The goat of black and white tattoos.. Read and schedule an apt at the SHAMROCK

I really loved the raw honesty of Freddy’s life story as he tells it. I honestly couldn’t put this book down and i would recommend it to anyone to read.

Great book Freddy!!!!!!!!

Really enjoyed this book

Smile Now, Cry Later : Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos - My Life in Black and GrayI started reading Smile Now,Cry Later and couldn’t put it down. A real rollercoaster ride of a redemptive tale, with a final punch that really moved me to my core. This book resonated with me on so many levels. The way in which the history of the gangs, tattoos, policing in LA are interlaced with Freddie’s own personal journey is perfect- giving you a much needed understanding of the world he inhabited. At times I felt like a voyeur peering into a place I would never dare to actually enter, held completely fascinated. I was struck by his talent as an artist and the depth of his soul. The ending is so personal and upsetting , but you really can’t help rooting for him from the beginning. I would happily recommend this to anyone, whether you’re interested in tattoos or just love a great story. A really powerful, evocative read.

Inspirational read and important perspective on fine line tattoo origins.

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