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A richly illustrated compilation of true stories and nonfiction pieces that together form a jigsaw autobiography of Sandra Cisneros. From the Chicago neighborhoods that inspired *The House on Mango Street* to her residence in Mexico where her ancestors lived, the collection spans three decades of memoir, family history, political commentary, and literary tribute. Never‑before‑published pieces illuminate her parents’ marriage, her activism in Sarajevo, and her homage to Marguerite Duras, offering a sensitive and honest portrait of her artistic and intellectual influences.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Sandra Cisneros
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