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Alex Espinoza

    Cruising: An Intimate History of a Radical Pastime
    Still Water Saints
    The Five Acts of Diego León
    • The Five Acts of Diego León

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, the story follows Diego León, a young boy torn from his rural village and ancestral heritage after a family tragedy. Relocated to live with his affluent grandparents, he faces pressure to abandon his passions for singing and dancing in favor of a conventional life. As violence resurges in his homeland, Diego makes a courageous decision to escape and seek a future that honors his true self and roots.

      The Five Acts of Diego León
    • Still Water Saints

      • 272 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania
      3,7(35)Ohodnotiť

      The narrative explores themes of spirituality and the pursuit of perfection, using the metaphor of a rosary to illustrate the interconnectedness of life’s experiences. It delves into the characters' journeys, highlighting their struggles and aspirations as they seek meaning and fulfillment. The story captures the beauty and complexity of human relationships, emphasizing the significance of faith and reflection in overcoming life's challenges.

      Still Water Saints
    • Acclaimed author Alex Espinoza takes readers on an uncensored journey through the underground, to reveal the timeless art of cruising. Combining historical research and oral history with his own personal experience, Espinoza examines the political and cultural forces behind this radical pastime. From Greek antiquity to the notorious Molly houses of 18th century England, the raucous 1970s to the algorithms of Grindr, Oscar Wilde to George Michael, cruising remains at once a reclamation of public space and the creation of its own unique locale―one in which men of all races and classes interact, even in the shadow of repressive governments

      Cruising: An Intimate History of a Radical Pastime