Review by Ayora -- Gringo by Dan "Tito" Davis
Posted: 24 Dec 2020, 09:43
[Following is a volunteer review of "Gringo" by Dan "Tito" Davis.]
Serving time in prison is never a sweet experience. Being constantly on the run with law enforcement agents in hot pursuit is not desirable as well. However, this is Dan's lot as he tried to evade arrest in Gringo: My Life on the Edge as an International Fugitive by Dan 'Tito' Davis and Peter Conti. Dan's dangerous and daring exploits keep the reader engaged and captivated.
In the early chapters of the book, Dan's hardworking disposition fetched him a whopping eleven thousand dollars from jobs which he did between school vacations at a very young age. His appetite for wealth caused him to abandon his lucrative business and get into the illegal business of drug smuggling. Soon, law enforcement agents were breathing down his neck. His family life crashed, and he had to flee to Venezuela. Can Dan dare to hope for a renewed love life? Can he provide the stability needed by Mary Luz? Can he evade the federal agents for the rest of his life? These are a few of the issues that confront Dan.
Dan Davis and Peter Conti did an excellent job of penning down the details of Dan's life. The narrative follows Dan from his tender years into adulthood. The narrative voice was explicit and well-articulated. Dan's strengths and weaknesses stand out in the book. His industriousness, wit, intelligence, and loyalty contrasted with his impulsiveness and involvement in illegal deals.
There are numerous lessons to be learned from this book. Dan could have lived out his years with much love and wealth if only his past had not haunted him. This reminds me of the need to always stay innocent and make good decisions. The narrative is engaging and interesting. My favorite character is Mary Luz, who fell in love with a man who is very much older than her. I admired her maturity and strength of character, which she acquired despite her disadvantaged background.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was professionally edited without typographical and grammatical errors. It opened my eyes to the world of fugitives, prisoners, and drug smugglers. I learned some useful tips on establishing businesses and keeping employees happy. I have no dislikes about this book. Dan's adventurous life was well documented. His flaws were not hidden or glazed over. I would recommend this book to lovers of biographies and to those who are under pressure to smuggle drugs.
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Gringo
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Serving time in prison is never a sweet experience. Being constantly on the run with law enforcement agents in hot pursuit is not desirable as well. However, this is Dan's lot as he tried to evade arrest in Gringo: My Life on the Edge as an International Fugitive by Dan 'Tito' Davis and Peter Conti. Dan's dangerous and daring exploits keep the reader engaged and captivated.
In the early chapters of the book, Dan's hardworking disposition fetched him a whopping eleven thousand dollars from jobs which he did between school vacations at a very young age. His appetite for wealth caused him to abandon his lucrative business and get into the illegal business of drug smuggling. Soon, law enforcement agents were breathing down his neck. His family life crashed, and he had to flee to Venezuela. Can Dan dare to hope for a renewed love life? Can he provide the stability needed by Mary Luz? Can he evade the federal agents for the rest of his life? These are a few of the issues that confront Dan.
Dan Davis and Peter Conti did an excellent job of penning down the details of Dan's life. The narrative follows Dan from his tender years into adulthood. The narrative voice was explicit and well-articulated. Dan's strengths and weaknesses stand out in the book. His industriousness, wit, intelligence, and loyalty contrasted with his impulsiveness and involvement in illegal deals.
There are numerous lessons to be learned from this book. Dan could have lived out his years with much love and wealth if only his past had not haunted him. This reminds me of the need to always stay innocent and make good decisions. The narrative is engaging and interesting. My favorite character is Mary Luz, who fell in love with a man who is very much older than her. I admired her maturity and strength of character, which she acquired despite her disadvantaged background.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was professionally edited without typographical and grammatical errors. It opened my eyes to the world of fugitives, prisoners, and drug smugglers. I learned some useful tips on establishing businesses and keeping employees happy. I have no dislikes about this book. Dan's adventurous life was well documented. His flaws were not hidden or glazed over. I would recommend this book to lovers of biographies and to those who are under pressure to smuggle drugs.
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Gringo
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon