false 11204 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 11204 2 13731 1998 Something to Declare total:184|5:58|4:74|3:45|2:7|1:0| 184 735 269 14 7277 3.84 16237 2018 22376134 985164 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 4.01 177
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 4 1 false Fri May 16 10:40:31 -0700 2008 Fri May 16 10:42:46 -0700 2008 more...]]> 68449392 1449923 1167970 1565121937 9781565121935 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181586085m/1167970.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181586085s/1167970.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167970.Something_to_Declare_Essays 3.71 7 1998 4 0 false Fri Aug 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 22 09:01:05 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 22 09:01:35 -0700 2009 more...]]> 790634 63441 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 0 0 false Thu Apr 19 07:21:12 -0700 2007 Thu Apr 19 07:21:16 -0700 2007
Having transformed her tumultuous life story -- a passage from childhood in the Dominican Republic and Queens, New York, to a career as a celebrated author and creative writing teacher -- into a body of startlingly lyrical fiction and poetry, Alvarez here chronicles that...more...]]> 78774016 2899890 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 4 0 false Mon Nov 23 14:02:30 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 27 17:17:57 -0800 2009 42133029 123884 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 4 0 false Tue Jan 06 14:11:47 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 06 14:12:15 -0800 2009 52307537 460922 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 3 0 false Tue May 05 21:31:55 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 11 11:49:13 -0700 2009 Tue May 05 21:31:55 -0700 2009 28231811 365671 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 5 0 false Fri Aug 22 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 24 21:57:32 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 22 15:38:40 -0700 2008 1445299 98840 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 5 0 false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Fri May 25 13:40:28 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 20:06:31 -0800 2009 16954894 546807 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 3 0 false Mon Mar 03 20:50:02 -0800 2008 Mon Mar 03 20:54:44 -0800 2008 75360434 2842787 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 4 0 false Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 22 07:13:00 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 22 07:16:27 -0700 2009 12827976 796183 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 5 0 false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2000 Fri Jan 18 07:21:10 -0800 2008 Fri Jan 18 07:23:18 -0800 2008 4484833 263818 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 5 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Mon Aug 13 11:56:47 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 05:00:35 -0800 2009
And explains how Ms. Alvarez picked up the pen.]]> 30488916 1413821 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 5 0 false Mon Aug 18 16:11:36 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 28 18:45:57 -0700 2008 8769511 71604 1167970 1565121937 9781565121935 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181586085m/1167970.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181586085s/1167970.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167970.Something_to_Declare_Essays 3.99 184 1998 3 0 false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Nov 06 17:29:44 -0800 2007 Thu Dec 13 17:55:38 -0800 2007 81809430 3063328 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 0 0 false Tue Dec 22 18:03:38 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 22 18:03:38 -0800 2009 81571819 3039630 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 4 0 false Sun Dec 20 10:58:38 -0800 2009 Sun Dec 20 10:58:38 -0800 2009 80870456 2991272 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 3 0 false Sun Dec 13 12:21:54 -0800 2009 Sun Dec 13 12:21:56 -0800 2009 80813130 3033007 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 5 0 false Sat Dec 12 19:37:17 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 12 19:37:17 -0800 2009 80479859 2620090 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 4 0 false Wed Dec 09 18:29:56 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 09 18:29:56 -0800 2009 80224293 2512735 11204 0452280672 9780452280670 12 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875m/11204.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166463875s/11204.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11204.Something_to_Declare 3.99 184
The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez's dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, "Customs," Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two--"Declarations"--celebrates Alvarez's enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is "First Muse," to a description of Alvarez's itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in "Have Typewriter, Will Travel," to the sage and witty advice of "Ten of My Writing Commandments," Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere.

"Reading Julia Alvarez's new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing."--People]]> 1998 0 0 false Mon Dec 07 17:05:27 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 07 17:05:27 -0800 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=11204