Gloria Anzalúda’s Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza was one of the books that I briefly spoke about during my presentation in class this past Monday. I’ve been thinking about what I said about the book and I’m going to admit … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Coming of Age
One of my favorite novels when I was growing up was Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. I was reminded of the book after we read about the second main character named Esperanza this semester. Just like House on Mango Street, … Continue reading
I am currently reading The Memoirs of Dona Marina and while reading her book, I came to realize that Dona Marina was intelligent from an early age. Her mother was Mayan and her father Aztec. Both were well off and … Continue reading
Debate on Child Farm Labor Does anyone else want fresh tortillas after reading Barefoot Heart? #CHST302 — Astrid Arellano(@astrid_aarellan) November 5, 2012 This section reminds me so much of my father, he loves his tacos de ojos just like Apà … Continue reading
My mother is a very religious and conservative women. She intended to have my siblings and myself completely devoted to her belief system and enjoy every step of the way. My mother began as a bible student back when I … Continue reading
My boyfriend’s parents have an amazing story. I recently had a chance to sit down and have a heart to heart my boyfriend’s mother, Monica, about it and about her coming of age experience. The second oldest of five children, … Continue reading
Con dinero y sin dinero, ago siempre lo que quiero.Connection in What Night Brings. #CHST302 #CarlaTrujillo — ya (@uknowmees) October 29, 2012 The mom is the epitome of being too blinded by love to do what’s right.Doesn’t care about her … Continue reading
Would you choose your family or would you choose salvation? This is what my mother had to experience when she was a young girl. Living in Tijuana, Mexico, my mother was dirt poor. Her parents and siblings were forced to … Continue reading
I recently got the chance to read Jessica Abel’s graphic novel/comic La Perdida. The story tells of the 20 something year old Carla as she packs up and moves to Mexico City. Carla’s on a journey to experience culture and … Continue reading
What Night Brings, Carla Trujillo Reading assignment for Monday, October 29. Your reply (under Comments) is due before class. Be sure to check and make sure your response posts. How does the violence connect with Marcía’s sexuality and her coming … Continue reading