Del Infierno a la Vida

He conseguido logros que ni tan siquiera soñaba, aunque el mayor no es el dinero ni el éxito, sino no haber caído en el mundo de las drogas. La vida en Pan Bendito nunca fue sencilla. Ahora soy un cantante de éxito y un ídolo en el barrio, pero sé lo que es tener pánico a salir a la calle. Miedo físico a que me pegaran y a la humillación de los insultos. Ser un «moro gordo y orejón» no me lo puso fácil, así que durante años me zurraron sin piedad. Odiaba a la gente y por eso me metí en el boxeo. Ya que recibía golpes todos los días al menos tenía que aprender a defenderme y ...

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This is a pondered biography, free of fanaticism, about the most famous and influential Mexican bishop of the 20th century, a man of action who grew up listening to stories about the Mexican Revolution and religious persecution. He was both well-loved and criticized in and outside the church. This passionate historical study gathers many documents inaccessible until now and includes first-hand accounts from members of the Catholic hierarchy. It discusses whether Samuel Ruiz promoted a theology that incited violence or, on the contrary, if he preached against the armed struggle and defended...

An oral history of four generations of Hispanic women in New Mexico. Twenty-one Hispanas recall life experiences spanning a period from the time when New Mexico was a Spanish-speaking territory until today. Themes include: the shift from a rural to an urban environment ; the struggle to preserve culture and traditions ; efforts to cope with discrimination ; changes in family relations ; the striving for education, job, and careers ; service to family and community ; dedication to social change.