West Of Western: Essays, Poems, And Short Stories From The Abyss

Jos? Antonio Delgadillo examines his life and his faith in this revolutionary fictional memoir. Delgadillo creates an alternative self, Pablo Colmena, whose experiences are both similar and different from his own. Through Pablo's writings, Delgadillo explores themes of identity and devotion while also chronicling and celebrating the city of his birth. Los Angeles comes to life on the pages. Pablo is the son of an immigrant Catholic family. His relationship with his father has always been troubled, culminating in an incident in which he cost his father his job. Pablo keeps his involvement a secret and carries around shame and guilt that further distance him from his father. He doesn't know how to connect with the proud man. At the same time, Pablo questions his devotion to the Catholic church. His uncertainties about religion only serve to drive a wedge between him and the rest of the family. Pablo strives to leave his impoverished childhood behind him, but his experiences will make him realize just how much his parents gave up to offer him a better life. Delgadillo's work shows the enduring power of family and argues that money and success don't necessarily buy happiness and contentment.

• | Author: Jose Antonio Delgadillo
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Sep 13, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 96 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1537028340
• | ISBN-13: 9781537028347