Judgment Reversed Contributor(s): Palacios, Ricardo D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0996747354 ISBN-13: 9780996747356 Publisher: MCM Books OUR PRICE: $14.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2020 |
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BISAC Categories: - Law | Land Use - Political Science |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.67 lbs) 204 pages |
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Publisher Description: In his final novel, Ricardo D. Palacios breaks racist stereotypes about Mexican-Americans through the story of protagonist Reynaldo Garc a, an intelligent, hard-working, and politically shrewd lawyer in Laredo, Texas. In Judgement Reversed Palacios presents his hometown of Laredo through a reflection of his own life and experiences. Reynaldo finds prosperity and stability through education and hard work, as many Mexican-Americans have today. Hard work and playing by the rules pay off for Reynaldo, but only to a point. Laredo provided opportunities that many other Latinos in the U.S. did not have. There, many Latinos were born into landowning families, a significant advantage in a society that prioritizes capital. Land ownership offered these families opportunity, freedom, a safety-net. The reality for many Latino communities in the U.S. is that ideals like opportunity, freedom, and safety nets are often out of reach. Achieving these ideals in Latino communities-and everywhere-demands a better judicial system, one that is impartial. One that Reynaldo Garcia dreams of in Judgment Reversed. |