Valor: The American Odyssey of Roy Dominguez

English

ISBN: 2370004416

EAN: 2370004416069

Category: Medical / Neurology/Biography & Autobiography / General/Biography & Autobiography / Lawyers & Judges/Law / Legal Profession/

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Release Date: 07/12/2012

Synopsis:

The son of Hispanic immigrants, Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez grew up in gang-plagued Gary, Indiana. With strong family support, he managed to beat the odds, graduating with distinction from Indiana University, finishing law school after a rough start, and maturing into a successful attorney and officeholder. Yet there was more in store for Roy. Ready to start a family and embark on a career as a deputy prosecutor, he was stricken with Guillain-Barré syndrome. How he coped with and eventually overcame this debilitating affliction is a compelling part of his story. The experience steeled him to meet future crises with wisdom, perspective, and grit. An inspiring true story, Valor is also a significant and original contribution to the social, ethnic, and political history of Indiana.

Valor: The American Odyssey of Roy Dominguez

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - EPUB

Pages: 288