Valor: The American Odyssey of Roy Dominguez
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 025300232X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Yet there was more in store for Roy. The son of Hispanic immigrants, Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez grew up in gang-plagued Gary, Indiana. Ready to start a family and embark on a career as a deputy prosecutor, he was stricken with Guillain-Barré syndrome. How he coped with and eventually overcame this debilitating affliction is a compelling part of his story. An inspiring true story, Valor is also a significant and original contribution to the social, ethnic, and political history of Indiana.. The experience steeled him to meet future crises with wisdom, perspective, and grit. With strong family support, he managed to beat the odds, graduating with distinction from Indiana University, finishing law school after a rough start, and maturing into a successful attorney and officeholder
"An engaging and inspirational story with a universal message of the importance of family and overcoming adversity." Stephen G. McShane, author of Steel Giants: Historical Images from the Calumet Regional Archives"A rags-to-riches story of a Mexican American who overcame many hardships to become the sheriff of Lake County, after a stellar career as a state trooper, attorney, and local political figure." Ronald Cohen, Emeritus Professor of History, IUNW
Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez is a practicing attorney in Gary, Indiana. Lane is Professor Emeritus of History at Indiana University Northwest, co-director of the Calumet Regional Archives, editor of Steel Shavings magazine, and author of numerous books, including "City of the Century": A History of Gary, Indiana (IUP, 1978).. After establishing a successful law practice, Domin