Down These Mean Streets

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Memoir, coming of age on the streets of Spanish Harlem by Puerto Rican. Dark-skinned morenito had family who ignored African blood. Consolation from drugs, street fighting, and armed robbery end when Piri 22 goes to Sing Sing prison for shooting a cop. His journey continues to self-acceptance, faith, and inner confidence. 30-year anniversary edition has Intro by author.

Book Details

ISBN13 9780679781424
ISBN10 0679781420
Series/Work OL2079952W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Vintage
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

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