Bob Valenzuela

…No Steinbeck prose to romanticize the hard life…or to deify the poor… It would make an excellent screenplay…”

Shilene (California)
This book was required reading in my English 1 class. I enjoyed it very much, and learned a lot about my own relatives who came to California in the 30’s. It was very enlightening, interesting and thought provoking. I look forward to the next book.”
Jeff (Sacramento, CA, USA)
An incredible book. I was captured by this story within the first 3 pages! The author’s vivid descriptions of his survival (and ultimately, enrichment of self) through harsh, yet realistic, conditions provides the reader with an extremely personal view of what life was like for many children in California during this time. I highly recommend this book.