Nobody's Nino by Jesus J Teran
In Mexican American culture, a nino is more than a godfather - he is a guide, a protector, and a promise for life. Emilio Vargas grew up idolizing his nino, a man who taught him discipline, faith, and what it meant to stand up for others. When his nino died young, Emilio made a quiet vow: one day, he would be that man for someone else. But in their culture, a man cannot choose to be a nino - he must be chosen. Years later, Emilio is a respected mechanic who has raised successful children and built an honest life. Yet the promise still weighs on him. Then a troubled boy walks into his auto shop, called a nobody by his own father. What begins as a simple job becomes an unexpected mentorship forged through hard work, boxing, self-respect, faith, and tough lessons about manhood. As the boy begins to rise, Emilio discovers that purpose doesn't expire - it waits. Nobody's Nino is a powerful coming-of-age novel about mentorship, Hispanic cultural legacy, chosen family, and the quiet courage it takes to become the man someone else needs.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781736604687 |
| ISBN 10 | 1736604686 |
| Title | Nobody's Nino |
| Author | Jesus J Teran |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Freshwater Horizon Press |
| Year published | 2026-01-23 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |