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Lawyers & Judges - The Revolt of the Cockroach People

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Book Synopsis: The further adventures of “Dr. Gonzo” as he defends the “cucarachas” -- the Chicanos of East Los Angeles.Before his mysterious disappearance and probable death in 1971, Oscar Zeta Acosta was famous as a Robin Hood Chicano lawyer and notorious as the real-life model for Hunter S. Thompson’s “Dr. Gonzo” a fat, pugnacious attorney with a gargantuan appetite for food, drugs, and life on the edge.In this exhilarating sequel to The Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo, Acosta takes us behind the front lines of the militant Chicano movement of the late sixties and early seventies, a movement he served both in the courtroom and on the barricades. Here are the brazen games of “chicken” Acosta played against the Anglo legal establishment; battles fought with bombs as well as writs; and a reluctant hero who faces danger not only from the police but from the vatos locos he champions. What emerges is at once an important political document of a genuine popular uprising and a revealing, hilarious, and moving personal saga.

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Experience the exhilarating and eye-opening world of "Dr. Gonzo" in The Revolt of the Cockroach People. Immerse yourself in the gripping sequel to The Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo, as Oscar Zeta Acosta takes you on a wild ride behind the scenes of the militant Chicano movement. This real-life lawyer, famously portrayed by Hunter S. Thompson as the larger-than-life "Dr. Gonzo," fearlessly defends the Chicanos of East Los Angeles.

With a relentless appetite for food, drugs, and life on the edge, Acosta captivates readers with his audacious games against the Anglo legal establishment. From thrilling battles fought with bombs to cunning legal maneuvers, you'll witness a reluctant hero at the forefront of a radical uprising. Feel the adrenaline rush as Acosta fearlessly challenges not only the police, but also the vatos locos he champions.

Prepare to be captivated by this important political document that sheds light on a genuine popular uprising. As you delve deeper into Acosta's personal saga, you'll find yourself immersed in a revealing, hilarious, and moving narrative. The Revolt of the Cockroach People offers a unique blend of political insight, wild adventures, and heartfelt emotions that will leave you breathless and hungry for more.

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