In this riveting memoir, the author offers the story of Sonia Rodriguez’s life as a gang member.  Written by a former gang member himself, Sanchez shares Sonia’s life of abuse and violence with his readers.  Following a horrific early childhood of constant verbal, physical and sexual abuse, middle schooler Sonia joins a gang – the Latin Kings – in her Chicago neighborhood.  As she ages, Sonia’s deep involvement in this world of drugs and violence allows her to become Lady Q, a Latin Queen.

Although the text is not well-written, the story itself is enough for readers to learn the her truth and perspective on gang life.  This memoir will definitely make an impression on the reader and provoke much discussion.  A compelling memoir.