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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... hand dismissively . “ Forget it . Vete . Act like a single man . ” She stormed into the bedroom to get on the phone with her sister , Deborah . Blanca called her sister only when she wanted to hear gossip or to complain about me ...
... hand dismissively . “ Forget it . Vete . Act like a single man . ” She stormed into the bedroom to get on the phone with her sister , Deborah . Blanca called her sister only when she wanted to hear gossip or to complain about me ...
Page 138
... hands , rough hands , soft hands , and pray and reach out to the Lord . They had waited for the Holy Spirit to arrive and ... hand was sweaty and hot in mine . Her heart beat just as fast . The congregation was about to sing , to make a ...
... hands , rough hands , soft hands , and pray and reach out to the Lord . They had waited for the Holy Spirit to arrive and ... hand was sweaty and hot in mine . Her heart beat just as fast . The congregation was about to sing , to make a ...
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... hand , congratulating him on such a great sermon . " So you're Claudia . I've heard all these good things about you , ” I said in Spanish to Blanca's sister in faith , but she didn't acknowledge my presence . Her eyes were still on ...
... hand , congratulating him on such a great sermon . " So you're Claudia . I've heard all these good things about you , ” I said in Spanish to Blanca's sister in faith , but she didn't acknowledge my presence . Her eyes were still on ...
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