--- product_id: 8416342 title: "Nuestra Familia - A Broken Paradigm: John \"Boxer\" Mendoza's Personal Journey into a World of Deception, Betrayal and Redemption" price: "¥8250" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8416342-nuestra-familia-a-broken-paradigm-john-boxer-mendozas-personal-journey store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Nuestra Familia - A Broken Paradigm: John "Boxer" Mendoza's Personal Journey into a World of Deception, Betrayal and Redemption **Price:** ¥8250 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nuestra Familia - A Broken Paradigm: John "Boxer" Mendoza's Personal Journey into a World of Deception, Betrayal and Redemption - **How much does it cost?** ¥8250 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8416342-nuestra-familia-a-broken-paradigm-john-boxer-mendozas-personal-journey) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This book is about one of California's most violent Hispanic prison gangs that thrives both within the prison system and on the streets of Northern California. It's an undiluted story about my own personal journey, told by me, and how I muddled away almost 20 years of my life, wallowing in this criminal cesspool. I walk you through an arcane underworld, using my own experiences, offering a comprehensive inside look into how the Nuestra Familia transforms young undeveloped minds into polished pre-disposed killing machines. It's also an open-ended description about how I rose to the top of this criminal organization and how I fell in the face of flawed politics, personal agendas, and self-serving unethical motivations. This expose exhibits how a self-delusional, naked greed and a cannibalistic organization lost sight of its purest fundamentals and entrenched itself in a heightened state of paranoia. This book is not about self-glorification or self-embellishments. The stark brutality of what took place here should serve as a de-glamorization of the gang philosophy and the perilous lifestyle I lived. Review: Nuestra Familia: A Broken Paradigm - This book on the prison gang, Nuestra Familia is very in depth and gives a firsthand true account of one man's life in the gang. And John Boxer Mendoza wasn't some minor player, he was right up there under the top generals in the gang, working for them and implementing Nuestra Family policy. Mendoza doesn't pull any punches in his book and tells it exactly how it is and how he sees it. I imagine the powers that be in that gang is not happy with his portrayal of the gang and I am sure they have green lighted him but hopefully he can live out his life in peace. He did want he felt he needed to do and unless you were in his position I don't think you can criticize him. Everything is great when the going is good but when it gets rough a lot of dudes jump ship but Mendoza rode with his crew for 20 years and then they turned on him like so many criminal organizations and prison gangs do. In the end it's like a pack of piranhas and if you show blood they will eat you up too and Mendoza shows and describes that world perfectly. He breaks everything down for the reader and this is the most fascinating and authentic tales about one of the big four California prison gangs to date. If you are into these type of true crime reads then definitely read this, it is a must. Sometimes it bogs down with all the politics and all the comings and goings of the crew members but other than that it is a great read and I highly recommend it. One of the best books on a prison gang out today and Mendoza is a very good writer and weaves his tale with authority and skill. I would like to interview him about his book and time in the NF for gorillaconvict.com so John if you read this hit me up. Seth Ferranti, author of Rayful Edmond: Washington DC's Most Notorious Drug Lord and The Supreme Team: The Birth of Crack and Hip-Hop, Prince's Reign of Terror and the Supreme/50 Cent Beef Exposed Review: This book is going to save lives!!! - John...What you did was both bold and courageous and I truly believe that your book is going to save lives. I run a Christian prison ministry that focuses on Level IV inmates in California state prisons, with special focus on the Pelican Bay SHU. We don't get involved in inmate politics, but you would not believe how many inmates tell us on their own initiative that they want to get out but don't have the courage. Then after they Debrief they second guess themselves and go through major agony. (Until they get sent to a THU and then a mainline; then they think it was the best decision they have ever made). Your book has caused a major buzz among the Level IV "former" gang member inmates on the so-called "In-Active Retirement Yards." (There is no such thing anymore. They have new gangs, stabbings, and months long Lock Downs). Inmates in SHUs obviously can't receive your book. But believe it or not, inmates on Inactive Yards are able to receive/read your book. I just sent one in to be passed around. Some inmates have asked me, "I heard Boxer wrote the book but didn't drop out." I reply, "You have to read the book to find out." Because I was in suspense the entire book wondering myself. I agree with what Savior wrote above: The top 3 books on the subject are 1) The Black Hand by Rene Enriquez 2) The Rise & Fall of La Nuestra Familia by Robert Gratton and 3) Your book. Gratton's book is out of print, so a used copy is currently selling for $500 on desertcart. (It was going for $1,000 on desertcart and $1,500 on Barnes & Noble, so the price has gone down). I'm trying to contact Know Gangs to see if they are going to print again. P.S. I got to Chapter 2 of your book before I realized that you are the father of one of my closest friend's child. (Purposely being vague). She kept telling me that you are writing a book, but she knows so little about the lifestyle I ignored her. (She would say things like "#####'s dad was over all of northern California" and I would be like "It doesn't even work that way. Name a city.") Like most people, I know several people in your book. You shed light on a lot of situations I've always wondered about. In closing John, I want to say that I pray that you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior. It is very clear that you have a calling on your life. You can get involved in ministry and God will continue using you to reach others. (Try Victory Outreach church victoryoutreach.org. Most people come from the drug, gang, prison lifestyle). Don't waste time and let this opportunity pass you by!! You are probably the most wanted and need to come under God's protection. I pray that every Christian that reads this will pray for your safety. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #204,019 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #832 in Crime & Criminal Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 380 Reviews | ## Images ![Nuestra Familia - A Broken Paradigm: John "Boxer" Mendoza's Personal Journey into a World of Deception, Betrayal and Redemption - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BPqRfJh9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nuestra Familia: A Broken Paradigm *by S***S on November 2, 2013* This book on the prison gang, Nuestra Familia is very in depth and gives a firsthand true account of one man's life in the gang. And John Boxer Mendoza wasn't some minor player, he was right up there under the top generals in the gang, working for them and implementing Nuestra Family policy. Mendoza doesn't pull any punches in his book and tells it exactly how it is and how he sees it. I imagine the powers that be in that gang is not happy with his portrayal of the gang and I am sure they have green lighted him but hopefully he can live out his life in peace. He did want he felt he needed to do and unless you were in his position I don't think you can criticize him. Everything is great when the going is good but when it gets rough a lot of dudes jump ship but Mendoza rode with his crew for 20 years and then they turned on him like so many criminal organizations and prison gangs do. In the end it's like a pack of piranhas and if you show blood they will eat you up too and Mendoza shows and describes that world perfectly. He breaks everything down for the reader and this is the most fascinating and authentic tales about one of the big four California prison gangs to date. If you are into these type of true crime reads then definitely read this, it is a must. Sometimes it bogs down with all the politics and all the comings and goings of the crew members but other than that it is a great read and I highly recommend it. One of the best books on a prison gang out today and Mendoza is a very good writer and weaves his tale with authority and skill. I would like to interview him about his book and time in the NF for gorillaconvict.com so John if you read this hit me up. Seth Ferranti, author of Rayful Edmond: Washington DC's Most Notorious Drug Lord and The Supreme Team: The Birth of Crack and Hip-Hop, Prince's Reign of Terror and the Supreme/50 Cent Beef Exposed ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is going to save lives!!! *by K***B on January 31, 2014* John...What you did was both bold and courageous and I truly believe that your book is going to save lives. I run a Christian prison ministry that focuses on Level IV inmates in California state prisons, with special focus on the Pelican Bay SHU. We don't get involved in inmate politics, but you would not believe how many inmates tell us on their own initiative that they want to get out but don't have the courage. Then after they Debrief they second guess themselves and go through major agony. (Until they get sent to a THU and then a mainline; then they think it was the best decision they have ever made). Your book has caused a major buzz among the Level IV "former" gang member inmates on the so-called "In-Active Retirement Yards." (There is no such thing anymore. They have new gangs, stabbings, and months long Lock Downs). Inmates in SHUs obviously can't receive your book. But believe it or not, inmates on Inactive Yards are able to receive/read your book. I just sent one in to be passed around. Some inmates have asked me, "I heard Boxer wrote the book but didn't drop out." I reply, "You have to read the book to find out." Because I was in suspense the entire book wondering myself. I agree with what Savior wrote above: The top 3 books on the subject are 1) The Black Hand by Rene Enriquez 2) The Rise & Fall of La Nuestra Familia by Robert Gratton and 3) Your book. Gratton's book is out of print, so a used copy is currently selling for $500 on Amazon. (It was going for $1,000 on Amazon and $1,500 on Barnes & Noble, so the price has gone down). I'm trying to contact Know Gangs to see if they are going to print again. P.S. I got to Chapter 2 of your book before I realized that you are the father of one of my closest friend's child. (Purposely being vague). She kept telling me that you are writing a book, but she knows so little about the lifestyle I ignored her. (She would say things like "#####'s dad was over all of northern California" and I would be like "It doesn't even work that way. Name a city.") Like most people, I know several people in your book. You shed light on a lot of situations I've always wondered about. In closing John, I want to say that I pray that you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior. It is very clear that you have a calling on your life. You can get involved in ministry and God will continue using you to reach others. (Try Victory Outreach church victoryoutreach.org. Most people come from the drug, gang, prison lifestyle). Don't waste time and let this opportunity pass you by!! You are probably the most wanted and need to come under God's protection. I pray that every Christian that reads this will pray for your safety. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ inspiring. *by T***S on February 2, 2025* John meticulously painted a picture of the reality of life within the NF. From its humble beginnings to its current state, John takes you on a wild 20 year ride through his time within the organization. This story is a grim reminder of the ugly truth our youths are not exposed to, until it is simply too late. ## Frequently Bought Together - Nuestra Familia - A Broken Paradigm: John "Boxer" Mendoza's Personal Journey into a World of Deception, Betrayal and Redemption - Blood in the Fields: Ten Years Inside California's Nuestra Familia Gang - The Black Hand: The Bloody Rise and Redemption of "Boxer" Enriquez, a Mexican Mob Killer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8416342-nuestra-familia-a-broken-paradigm-john-boxer-mendozas-personal-journey](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8416342-nuestra-familia-a-broken-paradigm-john-boxer-mendozas-personal-journey) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*