Now a major motion pictureA-A"An intimate portrait of mental illness, of atrocious social neglect, and the struggle to resurrect a fallen prodigy.A" (Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down)This is th
For nearly 10 years as a columnist with the Los Angeles Times, STEVE LOPEZ HAS TRAVELED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SIFTING FOR GOLD. When asked, "Where do you get your ideas?" Lopez responds, "I wake up and
Tells of Ofelia Santoro's desperate search for her missing fourteen-year-old son, Gabriel, who has become a member of the Black Caps, a gang of drug pushers
The New York Times bestselling, "unforgettable tale of hope, heart and humanity" (People) The true story of journalist Steve Lopez's discovery of Nathanial Ayers, a former classical bass student at
A portrait of gifted violinist Nathaniel Ayers traces his education at Juilliard, his struggles with schizophrenia, the factors that led to his homelessness in Los Angeles, his friendship with the aut
These thrilling tales are set during the six-month period in which Michael O’Sullivan and his son were on the run. In OASIS, Michael Jr. contracts a life-threatening illness, forcing him to hide out i
