Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago
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Book Reviews of Almost a Woman
Book Review: Stunning Coming Of Age Novel
Summary: 5 Stars
Esmeralda Santiago was born in Puerto Rico, and spent her early years there. Her mother moved with her children to New York City (Brooklyn) to start a new life, hoping for newer and greater opportunities after various setbacks in the Caribbean island. Esmeralda tells the story of her beginnings in New York, her struggle to learn English, to cope with the school system, to cope with a new culture and to deal with gangs and crime. The book portrays a strong and proud mother who struggles to maintain her family in the midst of poverty, and who despite an already large family keeps adding to it. The author, in a sort of painful honesty, describes her own passage through adolescence which includes her efforts to earn money,have friends, pursue drama, date and form relationships with men. The one relationship in particular is rather unusual and interesting and I won't spoil the pleasure of reading it for the first time by providing more details. Nor will I spoil her most heroic moment of triumph in the book, a moment which truly leaves one gasping in awe. All in all this is quite a moving and interesting book, written simply and directly but with passion and power.Book Review: Most Enjoyable
Summary: 5 Stars
There is not much more that can be said when compared to the things that others have said, except for the fact that out of all three of the books which comprise Santiago's memoir I thought that this one was the best. This installment is the one which shows the reader the most about Santiago, showing her more so as an individual, than the first and the third memoirs. I do highly recommend that one read the books in sequence and just keep an open mind. If one does that, then these books will bless them with their own experience.Book Review: if you like cuando era puertarriquena, you'll LOVE this
Summary: 5 Stars
i absolutely loved "when i was puertorican", and wondered if this could be as good. it's AS good, if not better, and I highly recommend this book if you like esmeralda santiago. you will not be disappointed. Negi's troubles in NYC are similiar to those of everyone and you really get involved with her character. it makes me want to write a memoir, but nobody can do it like santiago.Book Review: A Must Read'er !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I think that Almost A Woman is such an inspirational book. I believe that every woman and girl child and / or adult should read and purchase this book. When I read this book it made me happy, buts ad at the same time. This book makes me want to be the best I can be and it will make you feel the same wayJ !!!
Book Review: Puerto Rican detailed to perfection!
Summary: 5 Stars
Being Puerto Rican,and growing up in New York, I can truly relate to Esmeralda's Story. I felt as if our past's have a lot in common. I felt the book proved that no matter where you come from as long as you preservere, the path of the future is also so sweeter.