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mellowbeing's review against another edition
Got up to page 49 and didn't find it interesting at all. I read the glowing reviews and I felt like I was reading an entirely different book. Considering I'm a first generation Latina, I thought this book would be just the right thing. Maybe it's the writing style and how it just feels like a bunch of random little stories about her family. It also feels very factual rather than conveying much emotion at times like it's a retelling of the events but not much else.
koromons's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Xenophobia
sarahunty's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
i first discovered moraga in college when reading one of her plays. from that play, i knew i wanted to know and read more of what she had to say. this memoir, at times, was so heartbreaking to read. i throughly enjoyed learning more of her background and the experiences that defined who she is and i can’t wait to read more of her work
analuisa4's review against another edition
5.0
Moraga presents a beautiful picture of female love, family, and MexicanAmericanism. Theory, prose, and memory blend together to form a touching picture of Chicana life and love. Cherríe Moraga’s relationship with her mother opens into a larger discussion of Native heritage, California Mexicanismo, family, and patriarchy. This book made me laugh, cry, and reflect on my own relationships. An absolutely gem of a work, 10/10
kllamb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Beautiful memoir of familial relations, lesbian awakenings and the living legacies of colonialism.
dc12's review against another edition
5.0
this is the best book i’ve read in a long while. it’s honest & real & about all of us.
blackburnash's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant! As a queer Mexican American woman - I found recognition and an immense comfort in the authors words.