Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream
Joshua Davis
(Author)
Description
Joshua Davis's Spare Parts--now a major motion picture--is a story about overcoming insurmountable odds and the young men who proved they were among the most patriotic and talented Americans in this country--even as the country tried to kick them out.
Four undocumented Mexican American students, two great teachers, one robot-building contest . . .
New York Times Best Seller
Product Details
Price
$19.00
$17.67
Publisher
Fsg Originals
Publish Date
December 02, 2014
Pages
240
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.1 X 0.7 inches | 0.5 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780374534981
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About the Author
Joshua Davis is the cofounder of Epic Magazine and longtime writer at Wired, where his work was nominated for a National Magazine Award for feature writing. He is the executive producer of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Little America, which tells stories of immigrants across the United States. He is also the author of The Underdog, a memoir about his experiences as an arm wrestler, backward runner, and matador. He lives in San Francisco with his family.
Reviews
"Perhaps the most gripping popular-science book I have read." --Noel Sharkey, Nature
"A great feel-good tale of scrappy underdogs beating long odds. But there's more to the story, and Spare Parts illuminates the human side of two polarizing political issues: immigration and education . . . Spare Parts is a delightful book . . . A great American story." --Peter Carlson, The Washington Post "Spare Parts is an unforgettable tale of hope and human ingenuity. Against a backdrop of urban desert decay, a faltering school system, and our country's cutthroat immigration policies, Joshua Davis offers a moving testament to how teamwork, perseverance, and a few good teachers can lift up and empower even the humblest among us." --Héctor Tobar, author of Deep Down Dark "It's the most American of stories: how determination and ingenuity can bring triumph over long odds. There are too few stories like these written about Latino students. Poignant and beautifully told, Spare Parts makes you feel their frustration at the obstacles and indignities faced by Cristian, Lorenzo, Luis, and Oscar--and to cheer as they rise to overcome each one of them. " --Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey "Spare Parts is one of those rare stories that grabs hold and doesn't let go. It's hilarious, sad, and beautifully told. It will make you think hard about what it means to be American and where we will find the next generation of talent." --Chris Anderson, author of The Long Tail "This is hands down my favorite kind of story: underdogs plus ingenuity plus pluck and dedication equals a deeply moving and touching narraitive. I love these kids!" --Adam Savage, cohost of MythBusterst "This is important reading." --Booklist (starred review)
