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Cuando Era Puertorriqueña (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Esmeralda Santiago (Author)
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October 18, 1994
Magia, tensión sexual, comedia e intenso drama se mueven dentro de ésta encantadora pero a la vez dura autobiografía; es la historia de una niña que deja a su pueblo en Puerto Rico por la atracción de Nueva York, y una oportunidad para el éxito. "Clara, calladamente poderosa y muy lírica: una historia de verdadera valentía." - Kirkus Reviews

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Text: Spanish (translation)
Original Language: English

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"Santiago's autobiographical account cinematically recaptures her past and her island culture. What is particularly appealing about Santiago's story is the insight it offers to readers unaware of the double bind Puerto Rican Americans find themselves in: the identity in conflict. Is [she] black or white? Is she rural or urban? Even more importantly, is she Puerto Rican or is she American? [One] can only be grateful that Esmeralda Santiago has chosen to explore her culture and share what she has found."--The Los Angeles Times Book Review

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  • Paperback: 298 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (October 18, 1994)
  • Language: Spanish
  • ISBN-10: 0679756779
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679756774
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro maravilloso- un buen retrato de su propia vida, June 30, 2002
This review is from: Cuando Era Puertorriqueña (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)
I read this book three years ago and was very impressed with the way the themes were developed by Esmeralda Santiago. The book is a reflection of the Puerto Rican society in the time when Esmeralda Santiago was a young girl. Therefore, it is true reflection of how many Puerto Ricans lived and struggled to ascertain life's most basic needs. I like the fact that Esmeralda did not leave a pillow unturned while describing family situations, how the father left the family to survive with very little income and lastly their move to NYC in search of better opportunities.

The reader can identify with Puerto Rican culture and what it means to be Puerto Rican because of the way Esmeralda describes her life in a language that's very adecuate, full of descriptions and expressions of her deepest sentiments. The beauty and simplicity of her vocabulary facilitates one's understanding of the book, the themes and situations presented. Overall, it is an exemplary memoir that paints a very real description of the ups and downs of the Puerto Rican society in the fifties. I recommend this book to all those who are fond of literature of any kind.
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Leí este libro hace tres años y quedé muy impresionada con el tema que ha sido muy bien desarrollado por Esmeraldo Santiago. El libro realmente es un reflejo de la sociedad puertorriqueña en aquella época cuando Esmeralda Santigao era niña. Por lo tanto, es un retrato real de como muchos puertorriqueños vivían y luchaban para tener las cosas más básicas de la vida. Me gustó mucho el hecho de que Esmeralda no escatimó en los detalles al describir los episodios de su familia, de como su papá dejó a la familia para sobrevivir con pocos recursos y finalmente de la mudanza a Nueva York en busca de nuevas oportunidades.

La manera en que Esmeralda describe su vida en un lenguaje adecuado, lleno de descripciones y de expresión de sus más profundos sentimientos hace que el lector se identifique con "la cultura puertorriqueña" y lo que significa ser parte de esa cultura siendo puertorriqueño/a o no. La belleza y sencillez de su léxico facilita la comprensión del libro y el entendimiento de los varios temas y asuntos que se presentan. Por lo general, es un libro ejemplar que pinta una descripción muy verdadera de los avatares de la sociedad puertorriqueña en los años cincuenta. Recomiendo este libro a los amantes de la buena lectura.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Es un libro que sumamente inspirador..., January 28, 1999
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Hola:Yo soy puertorriquena y vivo en Illinois.Hace unos meses una amiga me recomendo este libro (Cuando era puertorriquena)y no pense que me gusatria tanto.Me llevo de regreso a mi isla querida en un vuelo directo,esa isla maravillosa donde quisiera estar cada dia.La realidad es que la isla que ella describe yo no la conozco tal y como ella lo dice porque hoy en dia es muy diferente.LLena de progreso y civilizacion.Pero atravez del libro senti el espiritu de lo que realmente uno es.Puedes vivir en cualquier lugar pero ni aun el frio que trae la nieve puede borrar esa sangre latina que corre por nuestras venas.Y como puertorriquena que soy me siento orgullosa de cada uno de mis paisanos que decide superarse lejos de su hogar,de su cultura.De aquel que puede salir de su pais y demostrar que no importa donde este puede ser una persona de bien.Eso es digno de admirar.Saludos y felicitaciones a Esmaralda Santiago por este libro,realmente es un exito.Te deseo que continues adelante. Gracias, Yeidy Michelle Soto
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Boricua hasta el fin..., July 30, 2000
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I highly recommend this book to anyone who can appreciate the story of a young woman's physical, emotional and personal migration cycle. The book provides wonderful insight and detail regarding the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as well as the trials and tribulations involved in moving to another place (especially the US), losing a father, learning a new language and exploring new things. Read it, you'll love it.
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tiene novio, contra las paredes, sus lentes, sus caderas, quiere decir eso, las puntas, misma vez, las esquinas, las vigas, cielo raso, mis hombros, las gallinas, mis dedos, mis hermanas, nos van, estaba segura, menor idea, los escalones, uno por uno, las orillas, nos sentamos, las rodillas, entre dientes, cuando llegamos, las orejas
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Nueva York, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Don Berto, Don Luis, Mister Barone, Missis Johnson, Estados Unidos, Mister Grant, Titi Generosa, Miss Brown, Centro Comunal, Titi Avena, Marilyn Monroe, Graham Avenue, Nueva Yores, Padre Nuestro, Don Teo, Performing Arts High School, Querida Tata
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