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Summary Note

Francisco Jimenez immigrated with his family to California from Tlaquepaque, Mexico. He worked in the fields of California as a child, and his autobiographical novel The Circuit tells the story of those younger years. Breaking Through finishes telling the story of his youth, ending with his departure to college.

Content Note

Bajo la alambrada -- Soledad -- De dentro hacia afuera -- Un milagro en Tent City -- El angel de oro -- El aguinaldo -- Muerte perdonada -- El costal de algodon -- Cajas de carton -- El juego de la patada -- Tener y retener -- Peregrinos inmoviles.