My name is Robert Renteria and I am the author of "From the Barrio to the Board Room," my memoir which traces my life from a childhood of poverty and abuse in one of the poorest areas of East Los Angeles, to my proud emergence as a business owner today. It's smart, practical self-help advice wrapped up in the exciting and inspiring, sometimes funny, and always gripping story. Only someone who actu
ally came from the streets, someone who knows the specific obstacles that they face, can show them how to clear their path. There's nothing that any American - Latino or otherwise - can't accomplish through persistence, hard work, heart and soul. This book is a must have for all groups and organizations who need a tool to help inspire and motivate anyone who needs help in finding their way. From the Barrio to the Board Room is the critical tool for coping with alcohol, drugs, violence, abuse, gangs, and school drop outs.
