From the perspective of the young adult he once was, Francisco Jimenez describes the challenges he faces when continuing his education.
Once again, his telling is honest and true--and inspiring..
This is the story of how Francisco copes with poverty, with his guilt over leaving his family financially strapped, with his self-doubt about succeeding academically, and with separation.
Not only must he leave his family when his goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and returns to Mexico.
During his college years, the very family solidarity that allows Francisco to survive as a child is tested.
From the perspective of the young adult he once was, Francisco Jimenez describes the challenges he faces when continuing his education
