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Chola salvation

Call Number

  • FICTION GONZ (CEN)

Publication Information

Houston, Texas : Arte Público Press, [2021]

Physical Description

vii, [1], 208 pages ; 22 cm

Summary

"Estella Gonzalez vividly captures her native East LA in these affecting stories about a marginalized people dealing with racism, machismo and poverty. In painful and sometimes humorous scenes, young people try to escape the traditional expectations of their family. Other characters struggle with anger and resentment, often finding innovative ways to exact revenge for slights both real and imagined. Throughout, music-- traditional and contemporary-- accompanies them in the search for love and acceptance" -- Backcover.

Contents

  • Chola Salvation
  • I Hate My Name
  • Sábado Gigante
  • Powder Puff
  • St. Patrick's Day
  • Act of Faith
  • Little Soldiers
  • Angry Blood
  • Pepper Spray
  • Matadora
  • No Such Thing
  • Dark Girls
  • Happiness Is Right Next to You
  • Peroxide
  • Boulevard Saints
  • How to Tell a True East LA Story.

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