Ramon's story
"Ramon's Story is a classic anthropological life story told in the subject's own words. Born in Mexico into a family of abject poverty and the absence of love, Ramon early on begins to seek affection wherever he can find it. His journey of self-discovery takes him through periods of despair alternated with times of elation. To support himself, Ramon turns to prostitution and drugs, falling in a whirling spiral of alcoholism. He finally enters the United States in an alcoholic blackout where he confronts his demons and finds personal resolution in Alcoholics Anonymous. Ramon's Story is a narrative of hope and courage. Author RIck Elston is a retired anthropologist. In addition to many professional publications, he also wrote People of the Gay Grape, an ethnographic account of an AA community ..."--Page 4 of cover
Print Book, English, ©1991
Los Hombres Press, San Diego, CA, ©1991