Part personal narrative, part cultural history, "Orange County" is the outrageous and true story of the man behind the wildly popular and controversial column "Ask a Mexican " and the locale that spawned him. It is a tale of growing up in an immigrant enclave in a crime-ridden neighborhood, but also in a promised land, a place that has nourished America's soul and Gustavo's family, both in this country and back in Mexico, for a century.
Nationally bestselling author, syndicated columnist, and the spiciest voice of the Mexican-American community, Gustavo Arellano delivers the hilarious and poignant follow-up to "Ask a Mexican , " his critically acclaimed debut. "Orange County" not only weaves Gustavo's family story with the history of Orange County and the modern Mexican-immigrant experience but also offers sharp, "caliente" insights into a wide range of political, cultural, and social issues.
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Part personal narrative, part cultural history, "Orange County" is the outrageous and true story of the man behind the wildly popular and controversial column "Ask a Mexican " and the locale that spawned him. It is a tale of growing up in an immigrant enclave in a crime-ridden neighborhood, but also in a promised land, a place that has nourished America's soul and Gustavo's family, both in this country and back in Mexico, for a century.
Nationally bestselling author, syndicated columnist, and the spiciest voice of the Mexican-American community, Gustavo Arellano delivers the hilarious and poignant follow-up to "Ask a Mexican , " his critically acclaimed debut. "Orange County" not only weaves Gustavo's family story with the history of Orange County and the modern Mexican-immigrant experience but also offers sharp, "caliente" insights into a wide range of political, cultural, and social issues.
Imprint | Scribner |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2010 |
Authors | Gustavo Arellano |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 288 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4165-4005-2 |
Barcode | 9781416540052 |
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LSN | 1-4165-4005-9 |