Why You Should Read Tattoos on the heart
Father Boyle started Homeboy Industries nearly 20 years ago, which has served members of more than half of the gangs in Los Angeles. This collection presents parables about kinship and the sacredness…
Some books quietly earn a place on your shelf, and Tattoos on the heart by Author OL6720496A and Author OL7318822A is one of them.
First published in 2010, it continues to find new readers today.
About the book
Father Boyle started Homeboy Industries nearly 20 years ago, which has served members of more than half of the gangs in Los Angeles. This collection presents parables about kinship and the sacredness of life drawn from Boyle's years of working with gangs.
Themes and subjects
At its heart, it explores Christian life, Church work with juvenile delinquents, Anecdotes, Gangs, Christian life, anecdotes, and nyt:relationships=2014-09-07. These subjects give the story its texture and make it easy to recommend to the right reader.
Who will enjoy this
If you enjoy thoughtful, character-driven stories, this one will reward your attention.
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