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 46
... feeling talk- ative . " My abuela was right in making my aunt do that . I mean , the Cuban guy was rich and the street activist she had been in love with ended up in jail . " In the dark I could feel Blanca smile . " You guys , we just ...
... feeling talk- ative . " My abuela was right in making my aunt do that . I mean , the Cuban guy was rich and the street activist she had been in love with ended up in jail . " In the dark I could feel Blanca smile . " You guys , we just ...
Page 130
... feel as if your intel- ligence is being ignored when I do certain things , even though they are for the good of the family , may I add— ” " Julio- " " No , let me finish . Then you come up with this shit about sin and your church . And ...
... feel as if your intel- ligence is being ignored when I do certain things , even though they are for the good of the family , may I add— ” " Julio- " " No , let me finish . Then you come up with this shit about sin and your church . And ...
Page 169
... feel something for him , but she still loves me and always has . " His eyes looked watery , his face drawn . They must have been discussing this all day long . " I know what yo'r thinking , Chino . But Vera is not like that . It's just ...
... feel something for him , but she still loves me and always has . " His eyes looked watery , his face drawn . They must have been discussing this all day long . " I know what yo'r thinking , Chino . But Vera is not like that . It's just ...
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