Joseph Baca's story of growing up in Las Vegas, New Mexico brings to light the effect of an abusive father on a family of nine children, all of whom must learn how to survive and defend themselves against a parent who is an alcoholic and who mistreats every member of the family. The community acts in a neutral way, (as was the accepted custom back in the 50's), by turning away from the crisis. Often, help comes from relatives who step in and help the children both understand and cope with the drinking, yelling, anger and abuse of a father who sometimes comes close to seriously injuring or...