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Esmeralda Santiago

From Puerto Rico's Heart to New York's Challenges: A Journey of Identity

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Author: Esmeralda Santiago

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780679756767

Language: English

Publish Date: 09/20/1993

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: JÍBARA

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21:13

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Chapter 2: FIGHTING NAKED

00:00

22:12

Chapter 3: SOMEONE IS COMING TO TAKE YOUR LAP

00:00

41:35

Chapter 4: THE AMERKAN INVASION OF MACÚN

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34:24

Chapter 5: WHY WOMEN REMAIN JAMONA

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30:19

Chapter 6: MAMI GETS A JOB

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41:11

Chapter 7: EL MANGLE

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30:43

Chapter 8: LETTERS FROM NEW YORK

00:00

25:51

Chapter 9: CASI SEÑORITA

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23:43

Chapter 10: DREAMS OF A BETTER LIFE

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35:42

Chapter 11: ANGELS ON THE CEILING

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49:26

Chapter 12: YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW

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20:36

Chapter 13: A SHOT AT IT

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16:24

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Who should listen When I Was Puerto Rican

The summary audiobook of "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago is ideal for listeners interested in personal narratives that explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to understand the complexities of growing up Puerto Rican in the United States, as well as educators and students studying multicultural literature or Latinx voices. Additionally, anyone interested in stories of resilience, adaptation, and the journey of self-discovery will find this summary both engaging and insightful.

3 quotes from When I Was Puerto Rican

"I had to let the silence speak for me; it was a language of its own."
"To be Puerto Rican is to be proud, to embrace both the pain of the past and the beauty of our culture."
"I realized, as I grew older, that to be in the United States was to carry a part of Puerto Rico with me, a duality that shaped my identity."

Author : Esmeralda Santiago

Esmeralda Santiago, born in 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a distinguished author celebrated for her contributions to literature and documentary filmmaking. At the age of thirteen, she moved to the United States as the eldest of eleven siblings. Santiago honed her talents at New York City's Performing Arts High School, where she focused on drama and dance. After eight years of part-time studies at community colleges, she earned a full scholarship to Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude in 1976 with a degree in film production. Alongside her husband, Frank Cantor, she co-founded CANTOMEDIA, a highly acclaimed film and media production company recognized for its exceptional documentaries. Her writing, which spans essays and opinion pieces, has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times and The Boston Globe, as well as various lifestyle magazines.

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