Valley Rising. By Gilberto Aguirre, M.D.

Valley Rising: A South-Texan’s Journey from the Migratory Fields to Successful Eye Surgeon. By Gilberto Aguirre, M.D. ISBN 13: 978-1888205503 

This is a joint publication of Floricanto and Berkeley Presses. This is a powerful reflection—of a sincere man dedicated to the betterment of his Mexican American people—on the very deep, personal, structural and historical root causes of segregation and its dehumanizing effects. A personal and intimate story of the life of Gilberto Aguirre growing from infant to successful physician. From living in the barrio to a respectful neighborhood, you meet his family, friends, teachers, coaches and fellow workers that make up his multiply divided world of many social, economic and racial tensions. You experience the agonies and the joys, the frustrations and dreams, the painful insults and encouraging moments, and most of all the hard work fueled by the deep commitment to overcome the inferiority complex by achieving success without losing his Mexican American soul.