pickComplicated parents are one of my fave memoir genres, and Guerrero certainly has plenty of interesting stories about her father - a Mexican American immigrant who might have been experimented on by the CIA or is potentially a schizophrenic addict. This memoir is at its best when Guerrero examines her roots which allows the reader to be swept away by the mysticism and magic of Mexican culture (alongside the often brutal violence). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Early Christmas present from my hubby! An indoor trainer! It turns my road bike into a stationary so I can get in some pedaling during the rainy season! Hello #audiocycle!!
The book I'm listening to now is a memoir, an intimate portrait of a Mexican-American family, they're history, & the affects of a father's mental illness on his daughters. Powerful story, lovely writing. #diversereads
pickThis memoir was fantastic. It‘s a journalist‘s quest to better understand her brilliant but troubled father (and her own traumas and identity). Her personal/family history is harrowing, but the writing is lyrical and gorgeous. I‘ll admit to a local bias because she is a talented reporter for my NPR/PBS affiliate here in San Diego, though I didn‘t even make that connection until after I started reading it! Highly recommended.
so-soThis book started out so good. I was fascinated by the journey Jean went on to find out her family‘s past. But I found the last third of the book to drag on and I didn‘t like it as much. This was a very sad memoir.
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