Is this book an extension of Homeboy Industries’ mission? Why or why not?

Teaching Suggestion: You may want to encourage students to think about why Gregory Boyle wrote this book, as well as the substantive work down by Homeboy Industries. They could argue both sides, but encourage them to think about authorial intent and the message of a book that is deeply intertwined with a particular spirituality.

Differentiation Suggestion: For English language learners or other students who might need an opportunity to organize their thoughts, encourage them to make a T-chart with reasons why the book is an extension of Homeboy Industries and why it is not.