"RainbowChaser and the Great American Experiment" is a memoir by E.J. Hullana that recounts the author's journey from a life of addiction and incarceration to one of redemption and social impact.
The story follows RainbowChaser, the son of Filipino immigrants, who becomes involved in cocaine distribution and faces imprisonment. He grapples with his identity, addiction, and the systemic racism he experiences, while also reliving historical moments like the labor movement inspired by Cesar Chavez. His journey leads him to create innovative programs for at-risk populations, empowering the homeless, mentally ill, veterans, and disabled to achieve their vocational goals.
Here's a description of the journey:
RainbowChaser, driven by the allure of drugs and a desire to escape prejudice, ventures into cocaine distribution, leading to a life of crime and incarceration in Maui, Hawaii.
Facing 150 years in three states, he experiences solitary confinement and hallucinatory dreams, grappling with his addiction and fractured identity.
RainbowChaser relives historical events, including the labor movement led by Cesar Chavez and Larry Itliong, and the civil rights and anti-war movements, gaining a deeper understanding of the struggle for equality.
He escapes his prison sentence and, through his own resilience, creates innovative programs for the homeless, mentally ill, PTSD veterans, and the disabled.
He empowers gangs with tools for recovery, offering a reconstruction of his past destructions.
The memoir is told with humor and offers a powerful message of hope, demonstrating that even in the face of devastating circumstances, hope and redemption are possible.
RainbowChaser’s redemption is a journey through historical, cultural and personal adversities. As he unites a divided people, he receives numerous state and federal accolades:
E.J.’s insight with addiction and recovery span 40 years. He is known for turning his anger and frustration into energy through prayer, exercise, love of family and chasing his dog Willie through the vineyards of the Napa Valley.
