BECOMING AMERICANA

I can’t thank you all enough for your support.  I have loved, loved, loved meeting so many wonderful women in the past few months at book events and conferences.  Latinas and non-Latinas alike, you all are awesome!  I’ve spoken with women who have lived in the LA area for the past 70 years (and their families prior to them) and have shared how the city has grown and changed.  I’ve met young moms struggling to work and raise their children while still trying to figure out who they are.  I’ve met professional women who have careers and stories of what it has taken to get where they are today that are so fascinating I forget what I’m supposed to be doing at the event (usually signing my books) and listen to them entranced.   I’m more convinced than ever that women are the ones who keep the world spinning.  Not saying that the male contribution is any less valuable or needed, but it seems like women do so much that goes unrecognized (and most don’t really care) so I wanted to tell you how wonderful you are.  With Mother’s Day around the corner, it seems appropriate.

Now for a little news: Catalina book club will be discussing BECOMING  LATINA this month on their website!!  Actually, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, which I will answer.  Is there anything from the story that you’re wondering about?  Something you wish I’d spent more time on?  Anything that wasn’t clear?  Or do you have comments?  If so, please visit http://catalinamagazine.com/bookclub.php and ask away.