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My People: He Tried to Leave His Gang, but His God Wouldn\'t Let Him

Gordon Laws

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Novel, Missionary Story
East L.A. gang leader Ruben Velasquez has just lost his brother in a gang shootout. Now, with the help of missionaries and his girlfriend, Maria, Ruben is leaving the gang life behind. But the men who killed his brother are now after his best friend, Juan. Saving Juan may cost Ruben his friendships, his girlfriend, and the new life he has chosen. [from publisher website]

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