Latina

By Lillian Castillo-speed

Book Overview

A collection of works by well-known and emerging Latina writers includes short stories, excerpts from novels, and nonfiction pieces from a range of contributors.

Memorable and moving fiction and thoughtful and provocative nonfiction--mainstream works by both well-known and emerging Latina writers--focus on themes of heritage, lives in an often alienating land, political concerns, hopes, and dreams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684802406
• ISBN13: 9780684802404
• Release Date: August 1995
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Some very good stories

I enjoyed this book, and many of the stories really inspired me.

thank you, Lillian Castillo-Speed and all of the contributing writers!

This is a beautiful collection of short stories from some of the most well-known and well-respected Latina writers, writing today, as well as some authors who are just emerging today. Some of these writers include Julia Alvarez ("Snow"), Sandra Cisneros ("Only Daughter"), and Ana Castillo ("My Mother's Mexico"). This is a wonderful introduction to the jewel trove of talent present in the Latina community exclusively. We hear about universal plights, ups and downs, comedies and tragedies that are truly universal. Also, we hear the stories of the daughters of immigrants to this country, as well the experiences of women whose families have in the United States for many generations (those who were cultivating the earth, ten generations back, before the United States was even the nation that is today). I highly reccomend that you read this collection of stories, for your education, as well as for your awareness. It is inclusive toward all readers. I include myself with this great group of women, being a bicultural person, growing up as an "American," yet feeling a connection to both parts. Beautiful......

An inspiration for latina(o) writers.

The stories in this book not only reflect our colorful heritage but also our personalities. The stories are beautifully written just as our abuelitas(grandmothers), mothers and aunts would have told them if they were still around. A true reflection of how history is passed on from generation to generation.