This is at the very least, one of the best autobiographies I've ever read, and I'm toying with calling it the best. Partially because Danny has led a very interesting life and also because he is so honest and soul searching. The reader does not only learn about Danny's life, but also how he survived the worst of it (I'm certain most people would not), and the insights he has gained as he has matured. Through the years as I have set up novelty booths at various events and celebrations around Dallas, I have fallen in love with the joy in which Mexican families celebrate and enjoy each other. But, I have never understood machismo. I've seen it throughout my teaching career, but have never understood what good it could possibly do. Well, the early part of this book certainly answers that question. But as the book progresses, we see Danny coming to grips with the destructiveness of it. Now he just has to live a very long time to be able to take full advantage of this growth. I have had the privilege of meeting him at a couple of fan conventions, and have to say he is one of the most caring and grateful humans I've met. He seems to love his fans and he certainly deserves that long, long life....
I have now started Bella Poldark the twelfth and and last of the Poldark series. This book starts catching us up with the major characters and what has been happening over the last 3-4 years. I am looking forward to spending one last visit with this amazing family.
