“I dressed to their murmurs in the other room, their voices soft but strained, and I wondered if men ever talked like this, if their sorrows ever spilled into these secret cadences.”
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When I was Puerto Rican
This memoir delves into the author's personal journey, chronicling their life as a Puerto Rican in the United States and the cultural and personal challenges they faced. more
Author
Esmeralda Santiago
Esmeralda Santiago is an American author born on May 17, 1948. Her works primarily focus on the culture and history of Latin America and the Caribbean, especially the experiences of the Puerto Rican people. more
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