Real Women Have Curves & Other Plays - by Josefina Lopez (Paperback)

This book is a collection of five well-known plays by renowned playwright and screenwriter Josefina Lopez, each offering a unique perspective on the Latina experience.

The introduction by Dr.

Jorge A.

Huerta provides valuable insight into the themes and motifs explored in these plays, making them an essential read for anyone interested in Chicana literature and culture.

Real Women Have Curves, one of Lopez' most recognized works, is a coming-of-age story that confronts cultural assumptions about beauty, marriage, and a woman's role in society.

Simply Maria or the American Dream explores the struggle of a young Mexican girl to find her identity and stay true to herself, while Confessions of Women from East L.A.

shatters stereotypes of Latina women by providing complex explorations into their experiences.

Food for the Dead is a satirical look at machismo that celebrates Mexican cultural traditions and sexual liberation, and Unconquered Spirits retells the spiritual conquest of Mexico from a Chicana feminist perspective.

This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Latina community through the lens of contemporary literature.