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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... door . I went to answer it . It was Sapo . " Yo , Chino , Bodega wants ta speak with ya . " As always Sapo was Sapo and he said this not caring that Blanca could hear him . She strode to the door and stared at me , waiting to see what I ...
... door . I went to answer it . It was Sapo . " Yo , Chino , Bodega wants ta speak with ya . " As always Sapo was Sapo and he said this not caring that Blanca could hear him . She strode to the door and stared at me , waiting to see what I ...
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... door . Out in the hallway I waited for the elevator and Nene stuck his babyface and body - of - a - bear out the door . " Chino , you all right , bro , you ain't heavy , you're my brother . " I smiled back at him again and took the ...
... door . Out in the hallway I waited for the elevator and Nene stuck his babyface and body - of - a - bear out the door . " Chino , you all right , bro , you ain't heavy , you're my brother . " I smiled back at him again and took the ...
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... door , looked through the peephole , and instantly recognized who it was . I opened the door . He was dressed as a Young Lord and had on his beret and pin , a copy of Pa'lante under his arm . He walked in and looked around and then ...
... door , looked through the peephole , and instantly recognized who it was . I opened the door . He was dressed as a Young Lord and had on his beret and pin , a copy of Pa'lante under his arm . He walked in and looked around and then ...
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