I loved every moment of this book. I had to stop a few times so I could fact check/google specific historical events I had never learned. But as the author pointed out Mexican History is not taught and the events, she mentioned are usually only available to Graduate and Ph.D. candidates.

As an Afro Latina, I felt like this book was written for me. The author spoke of forced assimilation, the need to fit in, having our identity constantly questions, relationships between parents, the path to citizenship, and the discrimination we are faced with every single fkin day. She focused on ALL Mexicans, Hispanics, and South Americans. Not just her own lived experiences.

This was so educational, inspirational, and empowering. I will be reading more by her and seeking out all the recommendations she gave.