This book is dedicated to my older brother, Peter John Maldonado, Junior, who opened up to me about all that he endured as a child and as an adult. I"m glad that we have been vulnerable and have encouraged one another through difficult times. This book is dedicated to my older brother, Peter John Maldonado, Junior, who opened up to me about all that he endured as a child and as an adult. I"m glad that we have been vulnerable and have encouraged one another through difficult times.