"Tattoos on the Heart," did not disappoint. This nonfiction book is written by Jesuit priest, Gregory Boyle and founder of Homeboy Industries.
This is not a religious book by any means. It is a straight up collection of short stories, many about short lives that leave a big impact behind. I am so intrigued by the real language of Gregory Boyle, that I so so want to hear him speak in person now. He comes across as the kind of man everyone needs at some point and he is passionate and driven through his calling by God to be that man for everyone he meets that needs him. I don't think many people can say the same.
Homeboy Industries is the background for this book where there motto is Jobs not Jails. A place formed out of need for gang bangers that would be unemployable other places because of their records, lack of education and in many cases bodies (including faces) covered in offensive tattoos. Homeboy Industries is a place that employs men and women from rival gangs and it works. WHO would have ever guessed a system like that could even be pitched to a listening ear with funding, let alone get off the ground and be successful? Inspiring to say the least.
Check it out of your library today and see for yourself that we only limit ourselves with our ability to help others....
By the way I did read my 15th book A Web of Air. It was nice, but my 16th book is the focus on my mind and heart right now.
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