The early 1900's was a turbulent and unsettling time period for the Latin Community in Los Angeles. Immigrants from Mexico were pouring into California for a variety of reasons, mostly trying to escape from the brutal Mexican dictator President Dias. These scared desperate people, found themselves displaced in a small area of Los Angeles know then as Sonora Town, a transient barrio in La Placita. "Dream Sweet Dreams Of You," is a Latin survival love story. The main characters, Juan and Rafella Mendoza, fall in love in front of the oldest church in Los Angeles. Rafella being the daughter of one of the largest cattle ranchers in California gives up all rights to her name in order to marry Juan. Juan a true hearted boy finds himself in a world outside of Sonora Town, giving up his family and soul for the pursuit of his music and fame. Through their course of marriage they experience several social indignities such as rape, and abandonment, allowing heartache and despair to lead them to their final emotion, forgiveness.
About Rick Vasquez
Rick Vasquez, is a Latin entertainment entrepreneur, author of “A Mountain Within.” and Executive Producer of his movie “Seance” starring Corey Feldman/Adam West. Rick is a true American story teller, always hoping his characters and story lines will touch and change each of us, letting us know that through our emotional experiences we are all connected. Rick was born and raised in Southern California. Rick is married and has four children. His life and gratitude are dedicated to his wife for all her patience and love. Rick dedicates this book to all of his extended family who makes “Dream Sweet Dreams Of You” a true Latin experience. Rick invites the reader to come and join the experience of a lifestyle not common to the average American. Through hope and love, Rick tries to show the heart and soul of people looking for a new life and a place within themselves that they can call home. His hope is that all readers will examine their own hearts by experiencing his story of love and survival.
The early 1900's was a turbulent and unsettling time period for the Latin Community in Los Angeles. Immigrants from Mexico were pouring into California for a variety of reasons, mostly trying to escape from the brutal Mexican dictator President Dias. These scared desperate people, found themselves displaced in a small area of Los Angeles know then as Sonora Town, a transient barrio in La Placita. "Dream Sweet Dreams Of You," is a Latin survival love story. The main characters, Juan and Rafella Mendoza, fall in love in front of the oldest church in Los Angeles. Rafella being the daughter of one of the largest cattle ranchers in California gives up all rights to her name in order to marry Juan. Juan a true hearted boy finds himself in a world outside of Sonora Town, giving up his family and soul for the pursuit of his music and fame. Through their course of marriage they experience several social indignities such as rape, and abandonment, allowing heartache and despair to lead them to their final emotion, forgiveness.
Rick Vasquez, is a Latin entertainment entrepreneur, author of “A Mountain Within.” and Executive Producer of his movie “Seance” starring Corey Feldman/Adam West. Rick is a true American story teller, always hoping his characters and story lines will touch and change each of us, letting us know that through our emotional experiences we are all connected. Rick was born and raised in Southern California. Rick is married and has four children. His life and gratitude are dedicated to his wife for all her patience and love. Rick dedicates this book to all of his extended family who makes “Dream Sweet Dreams Of You” a true Latin experience. Rick invites the reader to come and join the experience of a lifestyle not common to the average American. Through hope and love, Rick tries to show the heart and soul of people looking for a new life and a place within themselves that they can call home. His hope is that all readers will examine their own hearts by experiencing his story of love and survival.