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Casi Una Mujer

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Publisher Comments:

A simultaneous Spanish-language edition, originally translated for Vintage by

Nina Torres-Vidal

In her new memior, the acclaimed author of When I Was Puerto Rican continues the riveting chronicle of her life.

"Negi," as Santiago's family affectionately calls her, leaves rural Macun in 1961 to live in a three-bedroom tenement apartment with seven siblings, and inquisitive grandmother, and a strict mother who won't allow her to date. At thirteen, Negi yearns for her own bed, for privacy, and her father, who remains in Puerto Rico. Translating for Mami at the welfare office in the morning, starring as Cleopatra at New York's Performing Arts High School in the afternoon, and dancing salsa all night, she also seeks to find balance between being an American and Puerto Rican. When Negi defies her mother by going on a series of dates, she finds that independence brings challenges.

At once a universally poignant coming-of-age tale and a heartfelt immigrant's story, Almost a Woman is Santiago's triumphant journey into womanhood.

Synopsis:

From a three room apartment in Brooklyn occupied by ten family members, Esmeralda Santiago begins a journey that is both a triumphant struggle for identity and independence and a mother's worst nightmare. Challenged by language barriers, cultural stereotypes, and the extremely protective Mami, Santiago continues the rollicking ascent she began in "When I Was Puerto Rican".
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About the Author

Esmeralda Santiago lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and two children.

Translated into Spanish by Nina Torres-Vidal

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780375705267
Other:
Santiago, Esmeralda
Publisher:
Vintage Books
Author:
Santiago, Esmeralda
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Women
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Ethnic Cultures
Subject:
Journalists
Subject:
New York
Subject:
Puerto Ricans
Subject:
Puerto Rican women
Subject:
Brooklyn
Subject:
Editors, Journalists, Publishers
Subject:
Ethnic Cultures - General
Subject:
New york (n.y.)
Subject:
Brooklyn (new york, n.y.)
Copyright:
1999
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Vintage Espanol
Series Volume:
105-207
Publication Date:
19990931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
Spanish
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
7.97x5.17x.65 in. .60 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , From a three room apartment in Brooklyn occupied by ten family members, Esmeralda Santiago begins a journey that is both a triumphant struggle for identity and independence and a mother's worst nightmare. Challenged by language barriers, cultural stereotypes, and the extremely protective Mami, Santiago continues the rollicking ascent she began in "When I Was Puerto Rican".
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