Nestor Gomez was sure he had found love with his new girlfriend. The only problem? She was still in love with a real dog. No, really—a seventy-pound pitbull mix. And after having been…well, nearly emasculated by a dog that bit him high on the thigh when he was a young boy, Nestor had developed a paralyzing phobia of our four-legged friends. Soon he was faced with a dilemma…could he learn to love the creatures that had terrorized him, or would he lose the love of his life on account of her pet? (To say nothing of all the other little challenges that loom large in life and relationships—a hand-me-down-mattress with poky springs, nosy neighbors with belligerent blogs, pesky police, and an evil cat.)

Rescued Me is a lively little memoir from one of Chicago’s greatest live storytellers. It’s a true and touching story about finding the courage to love after you’ve been hurt—literally and figuratively! And it’s a wonderful monument to the growth and change we must find in ourselves if we are to move past our fears and into a bigger and better life.

(A portion of every sale will be donated to local animal charities. Which might give you a little clue as to how the story turns out.)

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“Nestor Gomez is a brilliant storyteller. His stories are charming, funny, and wise. Rescued Me is a collection I'll read again and again whenever I need to get in touch with my heart.”

— José Olivarez, Author of Promises of Gold

 “Nestor’s writing brings levity to the times we are currently living in. In a world that often feels weighed down by grief and uncertainty, his stories offer us a mental break—a chance to breathe, to laugh, and to remember the joy that still exists all around us. This book is a reminder that great writing is not just about naming our struggles but about celebrating life itself.”

— Yosimar Reyes, Santa Clara County Poet Laureate