Merloyd Lawrence Book When I Was Puerto Rican: A Memoir, (Paperback)

from psychedelicmicrobus

A beautifully written memoir. I like Ms. Santiago's style- it's very everyday and conversational. It reminds me of listening to my father-in-law's stories of growing up in Puerto Rico as a young boy. As another reviewer pointed out, very few lives naturally have the story arc that a well-crafted ...

from mamibunny

I love this book & story. It really was a bit of an eye-opener to what it was like growing up Hispanic during that era.

from LisaMaria_C

I loved this book beyond reason, but I admit for very personal reasons. This certainly resonated with me in ways someone without a Puerto Rican background wouldn't share, although that doesn't mean they wouldn't appreciate it. Just that my response to it was so personal I'm aware I didn't have an...

from EricaKline

Growing up in Puerto Rico. Good, interesting slice-of-life.

from allison.sivak

A very sensory book. Santiago layers themes with stories and recurring images that deepened my pleasure in and feeling for this book. Very physical use of detail, and a successful and authoritative writing of the child's experiences while keeping the woman's reflection on her experiences. Beautiful.