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Mas alla de mi
From the perspective of the young adult he once was, Francisco Jimenez describes the challenges he faces when continuing his education. During his college years, the very family solidarity that allows Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family when his goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the fa
...morePaperback, 208 pages
Published
September 7th 2009
by Graphia
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A poor Mexican immigrant tells of his college years in this "Dear American Diary" type book. It stands alone even though it is the 3rd in the "series"; while I would find it interesting to know what happened in the first two, I have not rushed right out to put them on hold. Has a pretty strong religious orientation to it because he goes to Jesuit school, but never feels preachy or didactic. Could be a good encouragement for poor/immigrant kids to pursue a higher education.
So many of his experiences resonated with my challenges of going "away" to college. I cried in many chapters of this book. It was breath taking, how someone can put into words the emotions that a first generation college kid can experience during this transitional period. I also read it in Spanish and the language is like a song.
Actually I'm reading the English edition, but I can't find that version on Goodreads ...
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