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“Do gringos kiss?’ Big Angel asked. ‘Some,’ Little Angel said. ‘I know guys. Kiss their dads.’ ‘Everybody kisses moms, though.’ ‘Kissing moms doesn’t count. It’s required.’ ‘Right, right. If you don’t kiss your mom, forget it, man.’ ‘Right? You don’t get to heaven if you don’t kiss your mom.”

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Book:The House of Broken Angels
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The House of Broken Angels

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Luis Alberto Urrea
Luis Alberto Urrea

Luis Alberto Urrea, born in 1955, is a renowned Mexican-American poet. His works blend Mexican and American cultures and explore themes such as identity, family, and social justice. Urrea's poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination, winning the hearts of readers. more

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