It Calls You Back - by Luis J Rodriguez (Paperback)

It Calls You Back is a powerful memoir that chronicles Luis Rodriguez's journey from a drugged-out gang member to one of the most revered figures in Chicano literature.

This deeply insightful and beautifully written book follows Rodriguez as he struggles to kick heroin, renounce his former life, and search for meaningful work.

Despite his efforts to leave his past behind, Rodriguez finds that it continues to call him back, including when his oldest son is sent to prison for attempted murder.

Through raw honesty and vivid storytelling, It Calls You Back explores the themes of love, addiction, revolutions, and healing in a way that will leave readers deeply moved and inspired.