33 pages 1 hour read

Luis Rodriguez

Always Running

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1993

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Reviews & Readership

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Luis Rodriguez's Always Running offers a gritty, compelling memoir about gang life and personal redemption. Reviewers praise its raw authenticity and emotional depth, noting its powerful social commentary. However, some critics mention its graphic content and uneven pacing. Overall, it’s a poignant narrative that resonates deeply despite its challenging moments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Always Running?

A reader who resonates with raw, autobiographical accounts of resilience and social injustice, like Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street or Victor Villaseñor's Rain of Gold, will find Always Running by Luis Rodriguez compelling. This memoir of gang life and redemption appeals to those interested in gritty, real-life narratives and Latino cultural experiences.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

830L

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Sociology
Immigration / Refugee
Genre
Education
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Biography