Self Identity In Always Running By Luis J. Rodriguez

Self Identity is the main message behind the book in Always Running; an autobiography written by Luis J. Rodríguez. The story takes place on a journey through his personal experiences and challenges that he had to face as a 12 year old gang member living in East LA (Los Angles). During the 1960’s, Luis grew up on the streets of Southern California, where racism and discrimination played a huge role in his life. Growing up he was constantly teased by the color of his skin, and through this pain that he bared in his chest, he finally decided to join a gang in order to fit in the community better. The longer he stayed, the harder it was for him to get out of the clique that he was involved in. It was only after he discovered books at the library