“Like Antonio, I thought I’d seen changes in the world that meant
others following me would be spared the hurts and barriers, but lately,
it seems, those changes I thought were real were just a veil...I hope that
others will have the chance to read this amazing story and, from it, learn
about themselves and the world but, most importantly, come to believe,
as I do, that change is possible; we can all be different and better.”
—Arthur E. Hernandez, PhD
Professor of Psychology, UIW Dreebren School of Education, University of Incarnate Word.
“Reading this book is like talking to an old friend.
Antonio:
A Mexican Boy & His Stories, cuentos told with such vibrancy
that characters emerge with rich and complex texture, maps the
intricacies hidden behind a person’s name. Heartfelt and kind...it is
a reminder of what it means to be successful: to move with dignity,
integrity, compassion, and a dash of wit. This book is stunning.”
—Roberta Hurtado, PhD
Associate Professor of Latina/o Literature & Culture. State University of New York at Oswego.
Jesse Natal Sánchez went to meet his maker August 11, 2020...
Sanchez’s entire life, he demonstrated love for reading and collecting books, as he was a passionate believer in life-long learning. He had a love for language, was an active member of readers’ and writers’ clubs, and had a strong predilection for the Latino Club. He attended San Antonio College and went to St. Mary’s University where he majored in philosophy. Jesse and Norberta traveled throughout Mexico two-weeks a year, to expand their cultural knowledge. Further, he was an accomplished piano player and composed many songs for his wife, Norberta. In 2001, after forty-one years of service, he retired as Director of Pricing and Traffic Manager for the Southwestern Motor Transport. All who knew Jesse remember him for his keen sense of humor and his love of family.