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Do you think i should attempt to write a book about my father?

Asked by jamzzy (885points) February 12th, 2009

My dad is in his late 40’s and is from Mexico. Growing up his dad died at an early age and his mom was left raising him and 6 other kids. He left his home about the age of 17 because his home life was unsatisfying. He than lived on his own going around to different states in Mexico finding random places to live with people he didn’t know. He has some pretty LUCKY and CRAZY stories about his time in Mexico as a kid, also of his times here. Like other Mexicans my father crossed the border with no money, english, and with one family member with an apartment where 14 other immigrants stayed. My dad literally came from nothing into something, and his stories amaze me. He has stories about him getting shot at in a bar in Tijuana, and getting lost in New York with out speaking ANY english, money, or without any idea where he was. Now after having so little he lives in a big nice house with his wife, two cars, and has a sweet job without having to worry about anything. I think my dad had an amazing life and i wanted to know if it would be crazy of me to write a book about it. I’m willing to drag my dad by the computer so he can tell some of you guys some stories.

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