Luis Rodriguez
Luis Rodriguez -- Always Running Note: Latino writer Luis Rodriguezs award-winning book, _Always Running, La Vida Loca_ has been banned in the Rockford, Illinois public school libraries. ... Lets unleash a flood of support for our estimado companero Luis! ... edu> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Luis J. Rodriguez, a member of the Chicago Local of the National Writers Union, is a distinguished poet and author who works as a peacemaker among Chicagos inner city gangs. Rodriguez is well qualified to do this, and is someone who understands these kids and who can reach them in their own language. Luis, the son of Mexican immigrants, was at 12 a veteran of East Los Angeles gang warfare. When Luis became concerned that his son was becoming involved in gang culture, he set out to tell his son his own story, and this story evolved into a beautifully written and powerful book called _Always Running_. ... Always Running its a piece of literature that basically reflects on a lot of young people, it tells the story of Luis as a gang member when he was young himself and how he feels now seeing his son on the same situation. ... Luis J. ... , Rodriguez joined his first gang at age 11 and was drawn into "la vida loca" - the crazy life. ... In part, Rodriguez survived the violence and desperation of his youth by writing down his experiences. ... Always Running Inna Segeeva 04/08/02 Always Running Luis Rodriguez is the author of this famous and best-selling book. ... Ramiro, Luis first child, has gone off again. ... Luis Rodriguez was a young East L. ... Facing many tough times in his life, Luis turned to violence and gangs to get away from his problems. ... As a child, Luis never seemed to fit in: not even at school. ... Throughout the book Luis Rodriguez talks about friends, school, gang fights, problems at home and his love life. ... I saw that Luis had built up his self- esteem and courage, even after experiencing life and reality the "hard way." Luis knew that by thinking positive and being strong, he could turn his life around. ... Always Running Inna Sergeeva 04/08/02 Always Running Luis Rodriguez is the author of this famous and best-selling book. ... Ramiro, Luis first child, has gone off again. ... Luis Rodriguez was a young East L. ... Facing many tough times in his life, Luis turned to violence and gangs to get away from his problems. ... As a child, Luis never seemed to fit in: not even at school. ... Throughout the book Luis Rodriguez talks about friends, school, gang fights, problems at home and his love life. ... I saw that Luis had built up his self- esteem and courage, even after experiencing life and reality the "hard way.