The Republic of East LA

Stories

by Luis J. Rodriguez

On Sale: 03/04/2003

The Republic of East LA

Stories

by Luis J. Rodriguez

On Sale: 03/04/2003

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About the Book

From the award-winning author of Always Running comes a brilliant collection of short stories about life in East Los Angeles. Whether hilariously capturing the voice of a philosophizing limo driver whose dream is to make the most of his rap-metal garage band in "My Ride, My Revolution," or the monologue-styled rant of a tes-ti-fy-ing! tent revivalist named Ysela in "Oiga," Rodriguez squeezes humor from the lives of people who are not ready to sacrifice their dreams due to circumstance.

In these stories, Luis J. Rodriguez gives eloquent voice to the neighborhood where he spent many years as a resident, a father, an organizer, and, finally, a writer: a neighborhood that offers more to the world than its appearance allows.

Critical Praise

“Rodriguez is skillful at rendering the aura of East L.A.” — Kirkus Reviews

“a flashy take on the vital Spanglish-Speaking culture of East Los Angeles.” — Body & Soul

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780060936860
  • ISBN 10: 006093686X
  • Imprint: Rayo
  • On Sale: 03/04/2003
  • Pages: 256
  • List Price:19.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : FICTION: World Literature / American / 20th Century
  • BISAC2 : FICTION / Cultural Heritage
  • BISAC3 : FICTION / Hispanic & Latino
  • BISAC4 : FICTION / Short Stories (single author)

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