At just 13 years old, Jose Antonio Gomez left behind the familiar streets of Arandas, Jalisco, and entered a confusing new world in the United States. Struggling with a new language, harsh field work, and the quiet ache of leaving his culture behind, he faced the challenges of growing up between two worlds. From silent battles with dyslexia—unknown to him at the time—to moments of small triumphs and deep isolation, The Forgotten Boy is a tender and honest memoir of resilience.

Told with vivid detail and heartfelt reflection, this is the story of a boy caught between who he was and who he had to become—and the quiet hope that carried him through.