Books with author Dany Gutierrez

Embroiled in savage combat, soldiers whose service has gone unrecognized until now As a child, Dave Gutierrez hung on every word his father recalled about his cousin Ramon, “El Sancudo” (the mosquito), and his service in World War II, where he earned a Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, and escaped from the Germans twice. Later, Dave decided to find out more about his father’s cousin, and in the course of his research he discovered that Ramon Gutierrez was a member of Company E, 141st Infantry, a part of the 36th “Texas” Division that was comprised entirely of Mexican Americans—the only such unit in the entire U.S. Army. The division landed at Salerno, Italy, in 1943, among first American soldiers to set foot in Europe. In the ensuing months, Company E and the rest of the 36th would battle their way up the mountainous Italian peninsula against some of Nazi Germany’s best troops. In addition to the merciless rain, mud, and jagged peaks, swift cold rivers crisscrossed the region, including the Rapido, where Company E would face its greatest challenge. In an infamous episode, the 36th Division was ordered to cross the Rapido despite reports that the opposite bank was heavily defended. In the ensuing debacle, the division was ripped apart, and Company E sustained appalling casualties. The company rebounded and made the storied landings at Anzio and ultimately invaded southern France for a final push into Germany. The men of Company E distinguished themselves as rugged fighters capable of warring amid the rubble of destroyed villages and in the devastated countryside. Based on extensive archival research and veteran and family accounts, Patriots from the Barrio: The Story of Company E, 141st Infantry: The Only All Mexican American Army Unit in World War II brings to life the soldiers whose service should never have gone unrecognized for so long. With its memorable personalities, stories of hope and immigration, and riveting battle scenes, this beautifully written book is a testament to the shared beliefs of all who have fought for the ideals of the American flag.

Embroiled in savage combat, soldiers whose service has gone unrecognized until now As a child, Dave Gutierrez hung on every word his father recalled about his cousin Ramon, “El Sancudo” (the mosquito), and his service in World War II, where he earned a Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, and escaped from the Germans twice. Later, Dave decided to find out more about his father’s cousin, and in the course of his research he discovered that Ramon Gutierrez was a member of Company E, 141st Infantry, a part of the 36th “Texas” Division that was comprised entirely of Mexican Americans—the only such unit in the entire U.S. Army. The division landed at Salerno, Italy, in 1943, among first American soldiers to set foot in Europe. In the ensuing months, Company E and the rest of the 36th would battle their way up the mountainous Italian peninsula against some of Nazi Germany’s best troops. In addition to the merciless rain, mud, and jagged peaks, swift cold rivers crisscrossed the region, including the Rapido, where Company E would face its greatest challenge. In an infamous episode, the 36th Division was ordered to cross the Rapido despite reports that the opposite bank was heavily defended. In the ensuing debacle, the division was ripped apart, and Company E sustained appalling casualties. The company rebounded and made the storied landings at Anzio and ultimately invaded southern France for a final push into Germany. The men of Company E distinguished themselves as rugged fighters capable of warring amid the rubble of destroyed villages and in the devastated countryside. Based on extensive archival research and veteran and family accounts, Patriots from the Barrio: The Story of Company E, 141st Infantry: The Only All Mexican American Army Unit in World War II brings to life the soldiers whose service should never have gone unrecognized for so long. With its memorable personalities, stories of hope and immigration, and riveting battle scenes, this beautifully written book is a testament to the shared beliefs of all who have fought for the ideals of the American flag.

Embroiled in savage combat, soldiers whose service has gone unrecognized until nowAs a child, Dave Gutierrez hung on every word his father recalled about his cousin Ramon, “El Sancudo” (the mosquito), and his service in World War II, where he earned a Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, and escaped from the Germans twice. Later, Dave decided to find out more about his father’s cousin, and in the course of his research he discovered that Ramon Gutierrez was a member of Company E, 141st Infantry, a part of the 36th “Texas” Division that was comprised entirely of Mexican Americans—the only such unit in the entire U.S. Army. The division landed at Salerno, Italy, in 1943, among first American soldiers to set foot in Europe. In the ensuing months, Company E and the rest of the 36th would battle their way up the mountainous Italian peninsula against some of Nazi Germany’s best troops. In addition to the merciless rain, mud, and jagged peaks, swift cold rivers crisscrossed the region, including the Rapido, where Company E would face its greatest challenge. In an infamous episode, the 36th Division was ordered to cross the Rapido despite reports that the opposite bank was heavily defended. In the ensuing debacle, the division was ripped apart, and Company E sustained appalling casualties. The company rebounded and made the storied landings at Anzio and ultimately invaded southern France for a final push into Germany. The men of Company E distinguished themselves as rugged fighters capable of warring amid the rubble of destroyed villages and in the devastated countryside.Based on extensive archival research and veteran and family accounts, Patriots from the Barrio: The Story of Company E, 141st Infantry: The Only All Mexican American Army Unit in World War II brings to life the soldiers whose service should never have gone unrecognized for so long. With its memorable personalities, stories of hope and immigration, and riveting battle scenes, this beautifully written book is a testament to the shared beliefs of all who have fought for the ideals of the American flag.

Yoga Adventures for Kids offers a journey through mindfulness with various yoga poses, all while weaving together a child engaging story. The author is an occupational therapist, a 200 hour RYT yoga teacher, and a mom! She captures the attention of children through movement and story telling in order to help calm little hearts and minds while attempting to build a moral foundation. The illustrator is a remarkable watercolor artist. She paints beautiful landscapes and child friendly characters for an enjoyable story telling experience. This particular book in the Yoga Adventures for Kids series focuses on empathy and how to be kind.

Yoga Adventures for Kids offers a journey through mindfulness with various yoga poses, all while weaving together a child engaging story. The author is an occupational therapist, a 200 hour RYT yoga teacher, and a mom! She captures the attention of children through movement and story telling in order to help calm little hearts and minds while attempting to build a moral foundation. The illustrator is a remarkable watercolor artist. She paints beautiful landscapes and child friendly characters for an enjoyable story telling experience. This particular book in the Yoga Adventures for Kids series focuses on empathy and how to be kind.

Sefie’s Ghost is a uniquely American story. It speaks to the dramatic evolution of Latinas in 20th-century America, which is too often ignored by mainstream American culture. The book traces the awakening and profound transformation of Sefie, a migrant Mexican-American woman in pre- and post-World War II California. Sefie overcame limitations of ethnicity, gender, culture, and education; survived an abusive marriage; and raised eight children. Drawing upon an indomitable spirit and a deep faith, she broke free from the tyranny of male entitlement to claim a life of dignity and self-reliance for herself and her children. Like Sefie, so many women today are trapped by the daily imperatives of economic survival. Yet they find the will and the way to step out of the shadows and redeem themselves and their children.

Emergency! Turn on the siren and honk the horn! A little boy dreams of being a firefighter when he grows up. Join him as he speeds through the city in his fire truck, rescues a little girl from a burning house, and reunites her with her parents. Illustrated in full color with simple text, this children's book is based on a little wooden fire truck toy that a father (author and illustrator) watched his son play with for hours on end.