The Boy Kings of Texas: A Memoir (Paperback) (Domingo Martinez)

The Boy Kings of Texas is a memoir that delves into the life of Domingo Martinez, who was born in Brownsville, Texas, but left as soon as he could.

The book offers a raw and honest account of growing up on the Texas-Mexico border in the 1970s and '80s, with a unique blend of humor and poignancy.

Martinez recounts his experiences with an abusive father and uninvolved mother, as well as his struggles to adapt to the complexities of cultural identity.

Throughout the book, he weaves together vivid stories of his family's quirky characters, including his sisters who transformed themselves into upper-class white girls, and his grandmother who was a heroic figure with incredible feats before crossing into the US as a young woman.

The Boy Kings of Texas is a spirited confession in the tradition of smart, self-deprecating comedies about young manhood, and offers a fresh perspective on the border town of Brownsville and its people.