Women who live in Coffee Shops & Other Stories
Written by:
Stella Pope Duarte
When I first saw this title, this came to mind.
Women sitting around a coffee shop, talking excitedly, or discussing some literature. Women sitting around a coffee shop, maybe on their laptops, blogging or reading book club notes or checking Facebook, quien sabe? Or women like myself, huddled in a corner, sipping a warm cup of joe, and buried so deeply in a book, the outside world ceases to exist for a short while.
However, when I read the back cover I quickly realized it was not like that at all. It is a heavy overdose of reality, a book that touches those innermost sensitive parts of my being.
These stories hit me to the core and slam me with reality; the writer's voice is powerful. While reading, I cannot help but be wrapped up in the character's life and continue turning pages till I see what happens next.
Hermanas, if you want to read some interesting stories, based in Phoenix, AZ about the struggles of inner-city kids who learn too much, too soon, live through too much, too soon, then pick up this book!
La Bloga reviewed it as well if want a more in-depth review.
Ola (sorry I haven't worked out how to use accents on my keyboard)! I'm a hooked new follower. As a linguist I adore languages and have been trying to teach myself Spanish since July....I'm still on Ola!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is lovely. I have signed up as your latest follower and look forward to reading and learning more. I shall also look out for that book....I love reading too.
Just in case you think I'm a random weirdo (some say I may be) I found you via the LBS Tea Party.
@ Facing50blog, yes I just found the LBS Tea Party post; I think it's a wonderful way to connect bloggers!
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