Chilangos in the House: The True Story of a MexiCAN

Meet Leo Cervantes, who shares a surname with Miguel de Cervantes, author of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de La Mancha. Leo is most definitely a Don Quixote, one who always saw the positive side of life and went after it with passion, "no matter how hopeless, no matter how far." According to both men named Cervantes, no dream is impossible. This book is the story of Leo's poverty-stricken childhood, his absentee father, his loyal siblings, and his mother, a smart, creative, hard-working woman who taught her children how to make the best of any situation. And what a teacher! Within these pages Leo tells his experiences---the good, the bad, and the ugly---with unabashed pride, true stories that will guide you through sorrow, laughter, inspiration, and, ultimately, love. A Mexi-CAN, Leo shows you how one can love two countries at once: his Mexican roots and his American home. He literally "feeds" you a sense of appreciation and faith and draws you into an intriguing view of raw ambition, the sensuality of Mexican food, and the power of human connection.