Trejo by Danny Trejo

I read every day over this long weekend, but I forgot my Chromebook at school, so I'll be typing up these 4 reviews as time permits today.

My next book in Book a Day January is Danny Trejo's memoir.  I have to say I only recently became aware of the actor after his appearance in The Book of Boba Fett as the rancor handler.  His guest appearance was a surprise and everyone went kinda bonkers about it.  I recognized him from commercials, but didn't really know a lot.  A student asked if we had this shortly thereafter and I added it to our wish list. I am so glad I did.

Danny Trejo was a womanizing, drug addicted, hard core criminal in California.  While serving time, he attended a charity baseball game at which a riot broke out.  He and 2 other inmates were accused and faced the death penalty.  Trejo made a pact with God if his life was spared, he'd turn things around. And he did.  He became an advocate for the homeless, the addicted, and the poor.  He worked with recently released prisoners to secure housing, employment, and treatment.  For a time, he struggled greatly as a husband and father.  It was not until much later his children were able to turn their own lives around.  Now he is a successful actor, author, and activist.

I cried several times reading this.  It isn't easy.  But is an amazing story of redemption and faith. 

Find this on display in memoir as a "Mrs. W.'s Favorite".

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