In Interrupting Violence, Cobe Williams and Josh Gryniewicz narrate Cobe's journey of transitioning from a path of chaos to advocating for safety and peace. The memoir depicts Cobe's questionable acts and his wrongful imprisonment before he finally turned his life around and became a community activist. We follow Cobe's childhood stories and the societal influences that led him down a dark road, from visiting his father in prison to living among gangs and drug dealers. His account of interrupting violence brings us suspenseful stories that involve clashes between rivals and gangs. Cobe and his colleagues are changing the narrative in a special way. Their story shows us a great path to dealing with crime and ensuring that every societal group gets a chance at a fair and decent life. The pieces of Cobe Williams' nonlinear story come together to form a riveting, well-crafted narrative. Readers get a sense of familiarity throughout since the tale never strays too far from the main themes. Some of these themes are drug business, crime, violence, law enforcement, murder, filmmaking, friendship, imprisonment, and family. I loved that the book is filled with memorable characters. One such character is Uncle Ray—an army veteran who avoided joining gangs, despite many of his family and friends being affiliated. Interrupting Violence is proof that everyone is redeemable and that deprived societies are in dire need of governmental and societal support. It's a touching book that will tug at your heartstrings and remind you to see the human in everyone. I strongly recommend it to all mature individuals, especially community activists and readers who wish to bring positive change to violent communities.