This is the story of Rigoberta Menchú, an indigenous woman from Guatemala, where it is estimated that 60% of the population is indigenous. Between 1960 and 1996, Guatemala lived a violent Civil War, during which Maya peoples were targeted, attacked, and killed in masses - known as the Maya Genocide or the Silent Holocaust (1981-1983).

In this biography, Rigoberta Menchú tells her story, that of her people and indigenous communities in Guatemala in general. Today, Menchú is a renowned human rights and indigenous rights activist, and the laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize of 1992.

Although details of her experiences in this biography have been refuted, I strongly believe it is an important book by a voice not often heard in Latin America and around the globe. Indigenous communities are more often than not invisibilized, marginalized, and prejudiced against. To fight that and ensure equal rights, indigenous 'own voices' narratives are critical.

Although I think what this book represents is really important, it gets a little redundant and long-winded at times. Listening to it in audio format definitely helped. If you're looking for an audiobook to try, this can be a good option.