A marvelous new anthology from the editors of Las Christmas in which
our most admired Latino authors share memories of their mothers.
The women lovingly portrayed in Las Mamis represent a cross section
of Latino life and culture. They come from rich families in the big
cities of Latin America, from rural immigrant families, and from the
worlds in between-and they share an extraordinary inner strength, often
maintained against incredible odds. Pressed by conflicting cultural
expectations, circumstance, and religion, they have managed the
challenges of motherhood, leaving enduring legacies for their children.
Now, in these vivid, poignant, and sometimes hilarious reminiscences-all
of them infused with distinct sabor latino-Las Mamis celebrates
the universality of family love and the special bond between mothers and
children.
Contributors include: Esmeralda Santiago, Piri Thomas, Marjorie Agosin,
Junot Diaz, Alba Ambert, Liz Balmaseda, Mandalit del Barco, Gioconda
Belli, Maria Escandon, Dagoberto Gilb, Francisco Goldman, Jaime
Manrique, Gustavo Perez-Firmat, Ilan Stavans