“Amara, don't cry! You're too touch to cry." "You're right, girl, you're right. But even tough girls cry sometimes. Lick Chicho says, we cry to get stronger." - Ruthie and Amara”
Book:Lucky Broken Girl
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Ruth Behar
Ruth Behar is an American anthropologist renowned for her research on Latin America and the Caribbean. Her work focuses on identity, memory, and narrative, particularly on the experiences of women, immigrants, and marginalized groups. more
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