Growing up in an urban environment, young Latino men often face limited options, and many choose what seems at the time to be the easiest path. Unfortunately, this path can lead to significant challenges over the long term, sometimes resulting in prison or even death.
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Occasionally, someone beats the odds. Enter “Rise to Grace,” a story of overcoming difficult beginnings, one that ends in a way you might expect — sort of. Rise to Grace is a memoir where the author, Angel Huertas, shares his story in a very casual, conversational style. The book reads easily, almost as if Angel is sitting right beside you having a chat.
Huertas begins his story from the end, a smart choice that immediately draws readers in, making them want to know how Angel reached such a dramatic moment.
From chapter one, we learn this young man was born in a tough environment with many obstacles stacked against him. Like many young Latinos, he lacked a father figure and the support and love that every young person needs. Without guidance, it is not surprising that he turned to a difficult lifestyle. As Tupac said in his song “Dear Momma”:
Now ain’t nobody tell us it was fair
No love from my daddy cause the coward wasn’t there
He passed away and I didn
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