I think the search for a sense of belonging is an important part of this story. It's a coming of age story, and a big part of this is understanding our childhood, the adults, and in this case religion. Here is a link to a list of themes for this book.
http://www.enotes.com/hunger-memory-richard-rodriguez/themes
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