Trejo (english edition) , Story of Trejos Journey from Crime,: My life of crime, redemption and Hollywood ,Artist

For the first time, the entire true, compelling and inspiring story of Danny Trejo's journey from crime, prison, addiction and loss to unexpected fame as Hollywood's favorite baddie with a heart of gold.On screen, Danny Trejo the actor is a villain who has been killed at least a hundred times. He's been shot, stabbed, hanged, hacked to pieces, squeezed with an elevator, and once, even melted down to a bloody goo. Off screen, he's a hero loved by rehab communities and obsessed fans alike. But the real Danny Trejo is much more complicated than the legend.Raised in an abusive home, Danny struggled from a young age with a heroin addiction and stints in some of the country's most infamous state prisons, including San Quentin and Folsom, before starring in modern classics like Heat, From Dusk till Dawn. and Machete. Now, in this funny, heartbreaking and suspenseful memoir, Danny takes us through the incredible ups and downs of his life, including meeting one of the world's most notorious serial killers in prison and working with legends like Charles Bronson and Robert DeNiro.In honest and unflinching detail, Danny recounts how he managed to handle the horrors of prison, rebuild himself after finding sobriety and spirituality in solitary confinement, and draw inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled heists of his past for the film roles that made him a hit. famous character. He also shares the painful contradictions of his personal life. Though he speaks about his past both in prison and on NPR to inspire countless others on their own paths to recovery and redemption, he still struggles to help his children through their own battles with addiction and to build lasting relationships.Redemptive and lacerating, moving and real, Trejo is the portrait of a magnificent life and an unforgettable and exceptional journey through tragedy, pain and, finally, success that will captivate and inspire you.