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Set in the vibrant yet struggling community of Dogtown in Santa Fe, this novel explores the lives of its working-class residents as they navigate economic hardships. The arrival of an entrepreneur with plans to displace them for a winery threatens their close-knit way of life. Through rich storytelling, the author contrasts the gritty reality of Dogtown with the allure of the nearby tourist attractions, highlighting themes of resilience and community amidst gentrification.

Focuses on a Chicano working-class family living in California during the 1960s. Marci - smart, feisty and funny - tells the story with the wisdom of someone twice her age as she determines to defy her family and God in order to find her identity, sexuality and freedom. schovat popis