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Do you consider Ama’s treatment of her daughters as abuse? Like not letting them have much of a social life, constantly calling Julia ungrateful, ripping up her poems?

Patricia Patrick No, as a Mexican daughter and now mother, I perfectly can relate to Ama and Julia. Ama is always in pain, she knows little happiness. Ama cannot relat…moreNo, as a Mexican daughter and now mother, I perfectly can relate to Ama and Julia. Ama is always in pain, she knows little happiness. Ama cannot relate to Julia, but she loves her immensely. All that so-called abuse is the only way Ama feels she can protect Julia. Ama doesn't understand her new country and she can't learn because all she does is work, there's little time for anything else. There is a disconnect when you are a child of an immigrant, you are caught between two worlds, and cannot ever be fully part of either. (less)

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Hello, everyone. I just wanted to let you know that the new title for the book is I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER. Does anyone know how to do that? Thank you for your support. I can't wait to share the book with you.

Licha It's the perfect title and I loved this book. My skin is still tingling after reading this.…moreIt's the perfect title and I loved this book. My skin is still tingling after reading this.(less)

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What is it about?

Megan This story is about depression and suicide, masquerading behind the mystery of Julia's dead sister. It covers every YA trope: losing virginity, undera…moreThis story is about depression and suicide, masquerading behind the mystery of Julia's dead sister. It covers every YA trope: losing virginity, underage drinking, drug use, really foul language, suicide attempt, some violence.(less)

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Is this a good book to use in an 8th grade classroom to discuss diversity?

Kyla Absolutely not. Themes included in this book include sexual harassment, rape, adultery, teen sex, drug use, suicide and so much more. Not to mention t…moreAbsolutely not. Themes included in this book include sexual harassment, rape, adultery, teen sex, drug use, suicide and so much more. Not to mention the prolific use of the F word. (less)

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