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Mama: Latina Daughters Celebrate Their Mothers [Hardcover]

Maria Perez-Brown (Author)


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April 1, 2003

Nothing comes close to the emotional bond that exists between a mother and her daughter.

Through the fascinating personal histories of some of the most influential Latinas in America, Mamá is a testament to the love, hard work, and commitment Latina mothers traditionally have for their daughters.

In Mamá, Latina daughters finally honor their mothers and inspire readers, by paying homage to the strong women who have sacrificed and struggled, laughed and cried, and fought hard to create a better life for their daughters.

Readers will discover the beauty as well as the complexity of the mother-daughter bond. Maria Perez-Brown spoke with Latinas from a variety of nationalities, races, and lifestyles; some are famous, and some not so well known. The women she interviewed include actresses, doctors, filmmakers, as well as such public figures as Cristina Saraleglui, Esmeralda Santiago, Jaci Velásquez, Rosario Dawson, and Celia Cruz. In their own words, these daughters tell us about their relationship with their mothers -- and of a bond every Latina will recognize.

A perfect gift, Mamá will remain a treasure for years to come. This book, like those who breathe within its pages, is a memorial in honor of the women who have shown that true character is exemplified by sacrifice and inspiration, hard work, and, of course, love.


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From Publishers Weekly

This illustrated collection of portraits of Latina mother-daughter relationships overflows with love in all its complexity and intensity. Featuring famous Latinas, including salsa queen Celia Cruz, Florida First Lady Columba Bush, The People's Court Judge Marilyn Milian and media entrepreneur Cristina Saralegui as well as everyday women, the book tells many versions of the same story: madres and hijas may have complicated feelings for each other, but their loyalty is strong despite their generational differences. Though American Latinas are a diverse group, many of the daughters profiled here share experiences of family relocation. Throughout, television producer Perez-Brown expertly weaves the daughters' stories of relating to mothers whose childhoods were spent in another country and bridging the inevitable cultural divides. The daughters write of facing challenging educational and professional issues, buoyed by the support of mothers to whom the issues were as foreign as a new language, but whose devotion to their daughter's pursuit of happiness was unquestioning. These stories reveal a universal gratitude for the sacrifices made by mothers for their daughters. As the author explains, "I know that every success I've enjoyed in my life comes from my mother's hard work and the strategic decisions she made." 40 illus.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

When she was a teenage mother of four, Juana Grajales left Puerto Rico for New York, hoping to widen the possibilities for her children's lives. Her daughter, a lawyer and television producer, wrote this book as an homage to mothers like her own who "postponed their own dreams and made tremendous sacrifices for their children." In a substantive, heartfelt introduction, the author notes recurring themes specific to Latina mother-daughter relationships that she found as she interviewed the books' subjects, including U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin, "salsa queen" Celia Cruz, and Florida's First Lady, Columba Bush. In each chapter, combining profiles, quotes, and beautiful photographs, a woman speaks candidly about her mother, usually praising her bravery, strength, resourcefulness, humor, and unwavering support. But the daughters talk about the difficulties, too; in one story, a mother and daughter regularly see a therapist when "it gets really heavy and problematic." Honest, funny, and deeply moving, these stories will resonate with all mothers and daughters, particularly first and second-generation Americans, while offering special insight into Latina American culture. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Rayo; 1 edition (April 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060083867
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060083861
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,284,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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was five years old when my mother left me. Although I don't remember the exact day or the course of events, I have vivid memories of sitting in a rocking chair on my grandmother's porch in Dorado, Puerto Rico, waving at every airplane that flew over the small oceanfront town. Read the first page
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New York, Puerto Rico, United States, Puerto Rican, Dominican Republic, Miss Universe, Amelia Flores, Lisa Lisa, Santo Domingo, Ann Haubegger, Blanca Ortiz, Catalina Alfonso, Celia Cruz, Christina Vidal, Lauren Velez, Miriam Weintraub, Norma Ortiz, Rosario Dawson, San Antonio, Anna Elba Rosario, Carmen Lago, Isabel Rivera, Janice Garcia, Josefina Gallo, Magdalena Martas
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