Birthdate: March 10, 1931
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, United States
John Rechy is a Mexican-American novelist and essayist known for his exploration of gay culture in Los Angeles and America. His debut novel, City of Night, was a best seller. He has made significant contributions to Mexican-American literature with works like The Miraculous Day of Amalia Gomez. Despite his literary success, he worked as a prostitute well into his forties while teaching at UCLA. He also faced personal struggles with drug use and witnessed the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on his friends.
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