Bodega DreamsWilliam Irizzari has reinvented himself as Willie Bodega, a drug lord who plans to use his money to buy and renovate his areas comdemned buildings. Told by Chino, a young graffiti artist, this is the story of whether hope and loyalty can survive in a world of crime. |
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... Alleluia ! " " He treated her like she was his flesh . Like she was gold , sil- ver , and jewels . Me oyen ? Ustedes me oyen ? " Yes , we hear you , the con- gregation murmured in unison . Blanca and Claudia were hanging on this kid's ...
... Alleluia ! " " He treated her like she was his flesh . Like she was gold , sil- ver , and jewels . Me oyen ? Ustedes me oyen ? " Yes , we hear you , the con- gregation murmured in unison . Blanca and Claudia were hanging on this kid's ...
Page 138
... Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Alleluia ! It was infecting every corner , spreading in all directions , resonating from wall to wall . A palace of vibrations praising Jehovah . In a church full of Latinos with tear - stained cheeks , young and ...
... Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Alleluia ! It was infecting every corner , spreading in all directions , resonating from wall to wall . A palace of vibrations praising Jehovah . In a church full of Latinos with tear - stained cheeks , young and ...
Page 185
... alleluia wife booked— ” " What the fuck- ? Who the fuck told you that ? " " Negra , thass who . Somethin ' about gettin ' Victor beat up ? Anyway , don't sweat Negra , cuz— ” " Look , I have to go . Wan ' a piragua , tell me now , ” I ...
... alleluia wife booked— ” " What the fuck- ? Who the fuck told you that ? " " Negra , thass who . Somethin ' about gettin ' Victor beat up ? Anyway , don't sweat Negra , cuz— ” " Look , I have to go . Wan ' a piragua , tell me now , ” I ...
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