Books like Lawn boy by Jonathan Evison
Mike Muñoz is a young Mexican American who has just finished high school and found himself unemployed after being dismissed from a lawn‑care crew. Striving for a better life, Mike repeatedly attempts to secure a foothold in the workforce, but each effort seems thwarted. After a chaotic and transformative trip, he gains new insight into his future and begins to see a possible path forward. The story explores themes of ambition, cultural identity, and the pursuit of the American dream within the working‑class community.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Jonathan Evison
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