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Title No estoy roto : una memoria / Jesse Leon ; traducido por José García Escobar.
Author Leon, Jesse, 1974- author.
Publication Info. Miami, FL : Vintage Español, 2022
©2022
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Location Call No. Status
 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  SP B LEON    Checked Out
 Southeast  SP B LEON    Check Shelves
 West Oaks  SP B LEON    Check Shelves
Edition Primera edición.
Description 397 pages ; 21 cm
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Note In Spanish. En español.
Translation of: I'm not broken.
Summary "En este inspirador e inquebrantable libro de memorias, Jesse Leon cuenta su historia extraordinaria de resiliencia y supervivencia. Nos acerca a su niñez, devastada por el tráfico sexual, experiencias de calle y el abuso de sustancias. Nacido en San Diego, en 1970, e hijo de inmigrantes mexicanos indígenas y de clase trabajadora, la infancia de Jesse León fue violentamente interrumpida. Un peligroso encuentro en una tienda local lo dejó guardando un oscuro y terrible secreto. En esta valiente memoria, León arroja luz sobre una juventud devastada por el abuso sexual, las drogas y la vida en la calle. Su paso por Narcóticos Anónimos, su lucha por aceptar su orientación sexual y por entender que era un ser humano valioso a pesar de sus terribles experiencias, dieron resultado: León no solo se graduó en Harvard, sino que se convirtió en un servidor para la comunidad. En el camino a encontrar su voluntad de vivir, la ayuda de su familia, sus amigos y guías, fue un apoyo invaluable. No estoy roto es una conmovedora historia de resiliencia, un poderoso e inspirador retrato de la fuerza y el espíritu indoƯmables de un joven determinado a sobrevivir" -- Provided by publisher.
"In this unflinching and inspiring memoir, Jesus Leon tells an extraordinary story of resilience and survival, shining a light on a childhood spent devastated by sex trafficking, gang life, and substance abuse. Born to indigenous working-class Mexican immigrants in San Diego in the 1970s, Jesus Leon's childhood was violently ruptured. A dangerous and harrowing encounter at a local gift shop when he was eleven years old left Leon with a deadly secret. Hurt, alone, and scared for his life, Leon numbed his pain by losing himself in the macho culture of the streets and wherever else he could find it--in alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. Overlooked by state-sanctioned institutions and systems intended to help victims of abuse, neglected like many other low-income Latinos, Leon spiraled into cycles of suicide and substance abuse. I'm Not Broken is the heartbreaking and remarkable story of the journey Leon takes to win back his life, leading him to the steps of Harvard University. From being the lone young person of color in Narcotics Anonymous meetings to coming to terms with his own queer identity, to becoming an engaged mentor for incarcerated youth, Leon finds the will to live with the love and support of his family, friends, and mentors. Recounting the extraordinary circumstances of his life, Leon offers a powerful, raw testament to the possibilities of self-transformation and self-acceptance"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Leon, Jesse, 1974-
Young gay men -- California -- San Diego -- Biography.
Mexican American youth -- California -- San Diego -- Biography.
At-risk youth -- Rehabilitation -- California -- San Diego -- Biography.
Sexual abuse victims -- California -- San Diego -- Biography.
Substance abuse -- California -- San Diego -- Biography.
Jovenes (Varones) -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Hombres gays -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Juventud mexicano-americana -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Abuso de substancias (Química) -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Jovenes (Varones) -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Varones homosexuales -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Víctimas de abuso sexual -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Jóvenes mexicano-americanos -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Abuso de substancias (Química) -- California -- San Diego -- Biografía.
Genre Autobiografías.
Spanish language materials.
Materiales en español.
Autobiografías.
Biografías
Autobiographies.
Materiales en español.
Added Author García Escobar, José, translator.
Added Title I'm not broken. Spanish
ISBN 9780593466766 (paperback) : $17.95
0593466764 (paperback)