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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Page 139
... Roberto Vega who wished to have all eyes , ears , and hearts tuned to their words . " My brothers and sisters , never leave the truth , " Roberto pleaded . " Never turn from the light . The darkness will enslave you , like before ...
... Roberto Vega who wished to have all eyes , ears , and hearts tuned to their words . " My brothers and sisters , never leave the truth , " Roberto pleaded . " Never turn from the light . The darkness will enslave you , like before ...
Page 140
... Roberto said a prayer , and when he had finished everyone murmured Amen . The church now had its feet back on the ground . Everyone was back on planet Earth , the Holy Spirit had left the building , and casual conversations started up ...
... Roberto said a prayer , and when he had finished everyone murmured Amen . The church now had its feet back on the ground . Everyone was back on planet Earth , the Holy Spirit had left the building , and casual conversations started up ...
Page 163
... Roberto's mother will hate you . " " She hates me already . But I did nothing wrong , Roberto is in love with me and I love him . " Claudia was not in tears . She was worried but happy . " Claudia did nothing wrong , " Roberto ...
... Roberto's mother will hate you . " " She hates me already . But I did nothing wrong , Roberto is in love with me and I love him . " Claudia was not in tears . She was worried but happy . " Claudia did nothing wrong , " Roberto ...
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