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"Calling the Doves" is a lyrical memoir of the author’s early years growing up in California’s agricultural heartland. He recounts his parents’ hard work on the farm while their stories of poetry and song guided his own emerging voice. The book offers a vivid portrait of the daily rhythms, customs, and family bonds that defined the community of migrant laborers during his youth, blending personal reflection with broader social insights into Mexican‑American experiences in rural California.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Juan Felipe Herrera
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