Cry Macho

In this compelling novel, now a major film directed by Clint Eastwood, an aging rodeo star named Mike embarks on a desperate journey after his career comes to an end. Tasked with kidnapping his boss’s son Rafo from Mexico, Mike finds the boy has already run away and is living on the streets. Their unexpected alliance leads them on a path northward, challenging their definitions of masculinity and friendship while they confront their past choices. Originally published in 1976, this story explores themes of identity and redemption amid life's tough realities.