How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez (English) Paperback Boo

Description: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez A novel of Latin American life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Yolanda Garcia is taking a trip to the Dominican Republic to revisit the country where she was born, and which her family was forced to flee for New York when she was a child. Previously privileged and wealthy, the family finds it hard to adjust to immigrant life in the Bronx, particularly their tough old-world father, Papi. As they try immerse themselves in the American way of life, Yolanda and her three sisters begin to rebel against Papis traditions and values, each in their own way. But, however the girls may iron the curls from their hair and blend their Hispanic accents to fit in, they will always see the world through Dominican eyes. Now Yolanda needs to return one more time, to recover forgotten memories and remember that part of her she lost. Notes A classic novel of Latin American life which has sold over 350,000 copies in paperback worldwide. Back Cover AUTHOR APPROVEDA fresh study of the Scottish Conservative Partye(tm)s heritage, personalities, ideologies and electoral performanceThe Scottish Conservative Party has played a significant role in the politics of Scotland during the last century. This collection brings together academics, writers, commentators and analysts of Scottish politics to address the nature of the Scottish Conservative Party; its standing in Scotland, influence on the Union and role in the Scottish Parliament.Readers will gain an understanding of a party which governed Scotland and the UK for much of the twentieth century, and also read new insights into why that partye(tm)s support declined so dramatically from a majority of votes and seats at the 1955 general election to just a single constituency and 17 per cent of the vote in May 2010.Key FeaturesThis is the first single-volume work looking at the history and ideas of the Scottish Conservative PartyDavid Torrance is a journalist and author who has reported on, and written widely about, the Scottish and UK Conservative parties and who has a unique insight into their organisation, history and thinkingIncludes contributions from leading academics and political commentators including John Curtice, Richard Finlay, Alvin Jackson, Colin Kidd, James Mitchell and Alex MassieDavid Torrance is a writer, journalist and broadcaster. He has written widely on Scottish politics, including books on various aspects of Scottish Conservatism and an unauthorised biography of the SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond. Author Biography Julia Alvarez grew up in the Dominican Republic and emigrated to the United States in 1960. How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents received the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award, was listed by Americas magazine as 1993s #1 bestseller in Latin America, and was named by both the ALA and the New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of 1991. Her second novel, In The Time Of The Butterflies, was nominated for the 1995 National Book Critics Circle Award. Her other works include !Yo!, Something To Declare and In The Name Of Salome. She is also the author of childrens and young adult books and poetry collections. She lives in Vermont and in the Dominican Republic, where she and her husband have a sustainable coffee farm and literacy centre. Review Simply wonderful writing, and theres a good deal of it in this debut novel by a lively and gifted author Los Angeles Times Compelling ... a classic tale of immigration ... warm and honest Elle She has beautifully captured the threshold experience of the new immigrant New York Times Book Review In telling this story, Alvarez treats the subjects of immigration, exile, Hispanic culture and the American Dream with a sensitive and often irreverent touch Washington Post Promotional For fans of Sandra Cisneros and Isabela Allende Winner of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award Alvarezs second novel, In The Times of the Butterflies, was nominated for the 1995 National Book Critics Circle Award Long Description Yolanda Garcia is taking a trip to the Dominican Republic to revisit the country where she was born, and which her family was forced to flee for New York when she was a child. Previously privileged and wealthy, the family finds it hard to adjust to immigrant life in the Bronx, particularly their tough old-world father, Papi. As they try to immerse themselves in the American way of life, Yolanda and her three sisters begin to rebel against Papis traditions and values, each in their own way. But, however the girls may iron the curls from their hair and bend their Hispanic accents to fit in, they will always see the world through Dominican eyes. Now Yolanda needs to return one more time, to recover forgotten memories and remember that part of her she lost. Review Quote Simply wonderful writing, and theres a good deal of it in this debut novel by a lively and gifted author Promotional "Headline" A classic novel of Latin American life Details ISBN0747572658 Author Julia Alvarez Pages 320 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2004 ISBN-10 0747572658 ISBN-13 9780747572657 Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Edition 1st Language English Publication Date 2004-09-20 UK Release Date 2004-09-20 NZ Release Date 2004-09-20 Audience Age 14-18 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:916622;

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