Trejo
Trejo
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1940s-2020s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Trejo is an autobiography by Danny Trejo with Donal Logue, detailing Trejo's journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful actor. It explores his experiences with addiction, incarceration, and redemption, highlighting his transformation and dedication to helping others.
Inspirational
Emotional
Gritty
Challenging
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
17,694 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Trejo receives praise for its raw and inspiring storytelling, offering an intimate look into Danny Trejo's transformation from troubled past to Hollywood icon. Readers appreciate Trejo's candidness and resilience. Criticisms note occasional uneven pacing and a lack of deeper exploration on certain topics, but overall, it's a compelling memoir.
Who Should Read Trejo?
A reader who enjoys Trejo would appreciate compelling memoirs marked by resilience and redemption. Fans of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino or The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls would find the mix of grit and heartfelt personal growth engaging and inspiring.
17,694 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1940s-2020s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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