Oswald Rivera
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1945, Mr. Rivera is a product of the New York City public school system and a graduate of City College of the City University of New York.
He is also a US Marine Corp Combat Veteran, ( Semper Fi ). Oswald Rivera served in Vietnam during 68 / 69 tour.
Oswald resides in New York City and is the author of many books: Fire and Rain , a novel about the Vietnam War; a second novel, The Proud and the Immortal , about the daily lives of the underground homeless people and homelessness in America.
Cookbooks: Puerto Rican Cuisine in America: Nuyorican and Bodega Recipes, The Pharaoh's Feast, and Feasting with the Ancestors.
All of Mr. Rivera's books can be found online, or ask for them at your local bookseller.
Master Oswald Rivera has been a member of the Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su Association since 1973. He has been instrumental in bringing attention to the Association through his editorial and advertising efforts; writing for various publications, such as Black Belt Magazine and Inside Kung-Fu.
