Writing from his perspective as a first-generation son of this immigrant community, Gonzalez recounts his childhood memories of his neighborhood, where these immigrants raised their families, worked in the often insufferable conditions of the zinc factories, and celebrated "romerias" and feast days with their neighbors.

A politically-neutral collection of poetry, prose, and art inspired by the 2008 United States Presidential Election. Contributions from a Grammy award nominee, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship winner, Pushcart award nominees and winners, writers from various continents, university professors, professional artists, and some amateurs too.