Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar, a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist, and Esperanza Hernandez, a Mexican street peddler.
Synopsis
The tenth-anniversary edition of this classic book, with a new preface
Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar, a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist, and Esperanza Hernandez, a Mexican street peddler.
A brave and unusual work. . . .
--The Boston Globe
A stunning critique. . . . Engrossing reading at the hands of a skillful interpreter.
--The New York Times Book Review