I don't know how many of you have read this book last year... I really love this book. "Always Running," by Luis J. Rodriguez, he wrote this book on his own experience growing up in East LA. Being a chicano affiliated with gangs and drugs at age of twelve, and facing many obstacles with discrimination and violence. This is a very interesting book that once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. I don't want to give a lot away, so.... I suggested this book because it relates to a lot of what we are talking about chicanos and mexican american movement and it gives out a really good message.
Always Running is one of my favorite books of all time...I read it in middle school and from the get go I realized how impactful Luis' story was. This book truly shows you how someone can overcome adversity, even in the most heinous of situations
ReplyDeleteI read this book last year in American Lit. I really loved this book and it's message like Caden said. But also how even though gang life is all consuming, Luis still was a very active voice in the Chicano movement and he was willing to do things in order to make a change.
ReplyDeleteI had the option to read it in American Lit. I chose to read The Martian. But after listening to the descriptions provided by those who read it, it convinced me to take a look into it. Its my next book on my to read list and i can't wait to read it.
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