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20 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Da Capo Press, 2005

Excellent!
Esmeralda captivated me once more with this book. I am from Argentina and I can say that I found many similarities between both cultures. As far as "Ulvi Dogan", I think "Chiquita" found some kind of security by being with him along with the good and the bad. Ulvi found a smart woman that could help him somehow. Therefore, a vicious circle began that after 7 years was very difficult to break. I ...

Almost a Woman

42 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Vintage, 1999

Stunning Coming Of Age Novel
Esmeralda Santiago was born in Puerto Rico, and spent her early years there. Her mother moved with her children to New York City (Brooklyn) to start a new life, hoping for newer and greater opportunities after various setbacks in the Caribbean island. Esmeralda tells the story of her beginnings in New York, her struggle to learn English, to cope with the school system, to cope with a new culture ...

El Amante Turco/ The Turkish Lover (Narrativa (Punto de Lectura))

3 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Punto De Lectura, 2007

Sencillamente Extraordinario!!!!!
Magnifico... interesante... no me pude despegar de sus paginas hasta que lo termine. Buena narracion. Consagra a Esmeralda como una de las mejores narradoras hispanoamericanas. Nos entrega parte de su vida compartiendo sus secretos y las intimidades de su alma. Ejemplo para toda mujer latinoamericana.

El sueño de América

3 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Harper Perennial, 1997

I was very impress, she is unique. Her work is addictive.
America is the typical boricua female, full of mishappenings. There is always an America in every puertorican family. She captures the image of the women's only family. There is lot of families like that, the male goes and comes as he pleases like some macho king, and expects the woman to always take him back. But America decides she is not taking him anymore. Esmeralda has a sincerity on her ...

America's Dream

29 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Virago Press Ltd, 1998

America's Dream
America's dream is a really good book that reminds me of what some mothers go through when the father of their child abuses them and has a wife already. America goes through alot when she's in Vieques and working in a hotel La Casa del Fances. She has an achoholic mother, Ester and a rebelious and misunderstood daughter, Rosalind. She also has a abusive boyfriend, Correa, who has a wife and kids ...

Las Mamis

8 reviews

Vintage, 2001

Exceptional, poetic and moving
One has to bear in mind that writing about people one knows is very subjective, and this is the author's right. People simply are not objective about those close to them. The writers of this book have accomplished a creation that has resulted in a beautiful specimen of literature, rich in description and sentiment, both amusing and tragic. How can one not laugh when Jaime Manrique ...

When I Was Puerto Rican

4 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Da Capo Press, 2006

THE AMERICAN DREAM...
This is a rich and evocative memoir of the author's chaotic childhood. Growing up in rural Puerto Rico, while often living in primitive conditions, the author's lush and lyrical prose paints a vivid picture her early life. The flavor and rythms of her island home come alive under her expert hand, creating an unforgettable picture of her early childhood. The author grew up in a poor family. ...

When I Was Puerto Rican

112 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Vintage, 1994

AN EXCELLENT READ
An excellent read. Well written and touching. A must read for all Nuyoricans, both women and men.

Casi una mujer

4 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Vintage, 1999

Esmeralda es la mejor
estuve esperando MUCHO por este libro. Cuando era PRiqueña fue tan bello y me trajo tantos recuerdos. Luego salio El Sueño de America- una de las mejores novelas que he leido- y yo seguia esperando por este libro! Esmeralda es la mejor, me transporta a PR en cualquier momento y por eso la adoro. Habla de su familia como si fuera la mia y creo que somos primas! Creo que es la mejor escritora ...

Cuando Era Puertorriqueña

18 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago

Vintage, 1994

Excelente relato biografico sobre la vida puertorriquena
En este excelente libro Esmeralda Santiago nos introduce a sus recuerdos de la infancia en Puerto Rico como se desarrolla hasta su adultes. Utilizando su especial manera de escribir Santiago relata la dura vida que sufrieron miles de puertoriquenos a mediados de siglo, y los eventuales cambios y transformaciones sociales que le precedieron a este periodo. Cualquiera que lea este libro podra ...

Las Christmas: Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories

6 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago, Joie Davidow

Vintage, 1999

A celebration of latino families and Christ's birth
Las Christmas is a collection of stories celebrating Latino families and the celebrations around Christ's birth. Although many of the stories are full of warmth and happiness, (and recipes), there are a few with sadness and the poignant remembrances of poverty. This book is a must for Spanish teachers, like me, who want to try to capture the true "flavor" of La Navidad.

America's Dream
Esmeralda Santiago

Rayo, 1997

Las Christmas: escritores latinos recuerdan las tradiciones navideñas

2 reviews
Esmeralda Santiago, Joie Davidow

Vintage, 1998

"Las Christmas" is the book Hispanics were waiting for.
Every year, around mid November, I begin searching for stories, poems, and comments relating to the holidays. I usually look for something that amuses me, like "A Christmas Carol," "Navidad en las Montañas" and Capote's "A Christmas Morning;" I look for something that makes me review my present and my past. I must admit that I found very little material referring to those of us who live in the ...

A Doll For Navidades
Esmeralda Santiago

Scholastic Press, 2005

Las Navidades are coming. The house smells of cinnamon and coconut, crepe paper festoons the yard, and best of all, the Three Magi will soon bring presents to all the children. Esmeralda hopes they will bring her a baby doll. But instead, she receives something far more precious: she experiences firsthand the magic of giving and the power of her family's love for her. Esmeralda Santiago's resonant prose and Enrique Sanchez's vibrant ...

Una muneca para el dia de reyes
Esmeralda Santiago

Scholastic Inc., 2005

Las Navidades are coming. The house smells of cinnamon and coconut, music fills the air, and best of all, the Three Magi will soon bring presents to all the children. Little Esmeralda hopes they will bring her a baby doll. But instead, she receives something far more precious: she experiences firsthand the magic of giving and the power of her family's love for her. Esmeralda Santiago's resonant prose and Enrique Sanchez's vibrant illustrations ...

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