Three Rings

by Gilberto Gonzalez, Loraine Ballard-Morrill (Editor)

Overview

In 2009, González published “Three Rings” a shockingly sexy, gritty and humorous fictional memoir that captures the flavor of growing up in the hood and is roughly based on his relationships with women from ages 13-20. González says that he “wanted Three Rings to focus on life in the hood but from the point of view of interpersonal relationships.” Three Rings weaves into the pages many of González’s powerful paintings of urban landscapes to underscore the themes of the book.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011898464
Publisher:	GPublishing
Publication date:	11/22/2010
Series:	Three Rings , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	70 KB

About the Author

Gilberto González, an award winning artist and writer from Philadelphia, serves as the senior graphic designer at the Community College of Philadelphia, where he also served as an advisor and advocate for the College’s Latin American Student Organization (LASO,) an international organization that promotes education, understanding, and support for all aspects of Latino culture, including history, arts, cuisine, music, and more.

Editorial Reviews

"Three Rings is written from the heart. It is at times angry, at
times sorrowful, but it is always moving. It leaves you to ponder the
matter-of-factness of life. Whether the author is talking about love,
infatuation, or the struggle for respect, he gives you the feeling
that he is a living witness for experiences that would otherwise
remain invisible to those who live with too much comfort. Three Rings
is worth the read."

DR. Frederick Wherry

Thank you for sharing You managed to encapsulate the experiences of virtually every normal Latino in North Philly! I chuckled and reminisced about my own similar experiences, while reading 3 Rings. Except for your experience in Camden, NJ, virtually every Latino in Philly can relate to your story. Thank you for brilliantly provoking our sensory memories....Silvy's, jumping out of 2nd fl windows, Edison High School ('81), the "discreet" church girl, La Combin

Joe Garcia

Three Rings is a vivid, humorous and sometimes shocking evocation of life and love growing up in Philadelphia's Latino Spring Garden and the Kensington sections of Philadelphia. Gilberto Gonzalez's brilliant paintings which illustrate the book - capture the vibrancy and life force of the old neighborhoods."

Loraine Ballard-Morill

Three Rings is a heartfelt journey through the pains of adolescence into the trials of dating and relationships. With humor, playfulness, and street smarts, this memoir shares with us a memorable path into adulthood.

Susan Piergallini