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Books by Marisa Mendez

Short Stories

“Columbus Short’s biography is a...story of resilience and redemption is inspiring to anyone that has hit rock-bottom or been misunderstood, but has the will and desire to become a better person.” - Mike Tyson

“Raw and real, funny and self-deprecating. I thought I knew him before, but I know him soooo much better now.” - DL Hughley

“Watching Columbus’ evolution through defining moments has been inspiring” -Damon Dash


"An engaging account about the way unhealthy entanglements can affect an actor’s life.." - Kirkus Reviews

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Trap Kitchen

A funny, irreverent cookbook for the unconventional home cook looking to spice up their kitchen—featuring over 30 soul food recipes inspired by the flavors of Compton.

Meet Spank and News—the chefs behind the cult-favorite Los Angeles restaurant—in this “part recipe collection and part autobiography” that “details the duo’s rise from gang life to cooking for the likes of Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar” (Time Out).

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