Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago
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Book Reviews of Almost a Woman
Book Review: Esmerelda's Captivating Life
Summary: 4 Stars
This book takes place in the run down streets of Brooklyn. The story focuses on a proud Spanish family who has immigrated to the alien United States. They find the large Puerto Rican family consisting of eleven children is irregular compared to the small white families of the United States. This book gave great insight into the Puerto Rican culture and also does an excellent job of attaching the reader to the main character. I felt as though i had grown up with Negi and was expeiencing the same emotions she was. This book is great for anyone who finds Spanish culture interesting and enjoys tapping into the cognitive process of the characters in the story.Book Review: A human becoming
Summary: 4 Stars
"Almost a Woman" = The title reminds me of the fact that we are all incomplete. There is no such thing as a perfect human being. Those in the stage of adolescence are painfully aware of the fact that they have a long way to go. This book reminds me of the fact that we should call ourselves human becomings, since our story will not be finished until the day we die.Book Review: great continuation!
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was wonderful. After picking up this book I couldn't put it down. This book stirs up so many different emotions from the different adventures that Negi goes through some that you maybe able to relate and others that make you envious. If you haven't read When I was Puerto Rican you should because it is a well-written prequel!Book Review: Almost a Woman
Summary: 4 Stars
Esmeralda's experiences cross-over ethnic groups. The experiences of this young Puerto Rican immigrant are common ground for all of us who were young Latino immigrants, the uncertainty of a new culture, new norms and new rules are vividly captured and explored. Her experiences were very much my own. Que Lindo!Book Review: A Woman Forced to Stay a Girl
Summary: 3 Stars
Wow.. I thought I had a strict upbringing.. Esmeralda's takes the cake. This memoir picks up where "When I Was Puerto Rican" stops (well, the first chapter or 2 basically repeats the end of the first book for those that did not read it) and covers her teenage years. She had a mother that bore eleven children and never married, but was apparently so concerned that her daughter not follow her example, she did not let Esmeralda date and kept her on a very short leash. Esmeralda finds ways around it tho like any spunky rebellious teenager. I found parts of it engrossing. I felt embarassed with her during the retelling of her Mami showing up at a party simply because she forgot to call. However, I did not find this one as humorous as "When I Was Puerto Rican". I also do not care to read an entire novel about the Turkish guy she meets at the end, which the next novel covers. Basically what I am trying to say, is that unlike "When I Was Puerto Rican," this memoir, although good, does not make me want to keep reading. However, I am going to read the next one just to find out if Esmeralda ever asked her mother "Mami, why do you not use birth control?" I am dying for the answer at this point.