No comments about Nuestros Heroes: Our Heroes.

1 comments about Tino Martinez (Latinos in Baseball).

1. You'll probably enjoy this book. It's written for a younger crowd, but if you are like me and can't get enough of your favourite player then this a must have for your collection. It's clear, concise and quite informative.
   I'd recommend it for any true Tino fan!

No comments about Jovita Idar (Latinos in American History) (Latinos in American History).

3 comments about The Poetry of Healing: A Doctor's Education in Empathy, Identity, and Desire.

1. Dr. Campo provides a sensitive and sometimes provocative look at the life of a gay, minority, physician who treats patients suffering from the plague of the 90s, AIDS. Moreover, Dr. Campo, a true humanist and poet, discusses how his passion for medicine and writing have oftentimes seemed at odds with each other. He was able to deal with many, many issues in his life and to use both medicine and writing to heal himself, his patients, and, I believe, some of his readers. He is courageous, too, just by writing this kind of book. I couldn't have imagined a Yale-educated physician acting so "un-Ivy." But, Dr. Campo has spoken out to describe, in vivid detail, his love of medicine and of words and, most importantly, of his patients.

   This book is a wonderful, wonderful read.




2. I read Campo's poetry before I knew he was a doctor; therefore, I hope he forgives me for thinking of him as a poet first, a doctor second. But this eloquent book--and indeed, Campo's life--exemplifies the benefits of accessing both sides of one's brain, the creative as well as the analytical/scientific. At times soaring with hopefulness and at others questioning the purpose of life and pondering the darkest moments of despair, Campo writes passionately and intimately about his role in the healing arts. This calling is informed as much by his poetic genius and ability to come face to face with raw emotion, unflinchingly, as it is by his doctoral training.

   Campo writes powerfully about AIDS and our relationship to the plague in a way one seldom reads: with practical guidelines, not moralistic platitudes and empty slogans. His essay "Imagining Unmanaging Health Care" is worth the price of the book.

   An excellent volume of essays, full of warmth, compassion, and most of all, humanity. Campo has truly become the "warrior-physician" he aspired to be--let's hope managed care doesn't drive him from the profession.




3. Campo has created a poetic autobiography which describes his life as a gay, Latino doctor and poet. This book exemplifies that a person can be proud of being both a person of color and gay. In addition, we can be artists, healers, and so much more. Though not as effective as Gloria Anzaldua's work, Campo still demonstrates the wonders of inhabiting multiple identities and spaces. At times, he leaves his class-privilege unexamined. Some portions are repetitive. Nevertheless, I feel fortunate that I found and read this series of essays. Knowing that a gay man of color can strive in a demanding field despite bigotry, can perform well at prestigious universities, and can have a long-term partner is quite inspirational for me.

No comments about Spanish American Saints and the Rhetoric of Identity, 1600-1810.

No comments about Journey To The United States Of America/ Viaje A Los Estados Unidos Del Norte De America (Recovering the Us Hispanic Literary Heritage).

No comments about Echoes of Life in Phoenix: Living, Loving and Growing in the Barrio (Our History, Our Words).

No comments about Bandido: Oscar "zeta" Acosta And The Chicano Experience.

1 comments about Latino Writers And Journalists (A to Z of Latino Americans).

1. Latino Writers and Journalists is a book that I will have on my coffee table for frequent reference, along with my dictionaries. It includes the biographies of over 150 Latino writers and journalists who have helped shape Latino literature and who should be a point of reference to all aspiring writers, literature students and avid readers. It almost reads like a book of short stories, and features well-known contemporaries such as Jorge Ramos, Isabel Allende and María Elena Salinas, as well as others who do not enjoy the same popularity but are nevertheless cornerstones of modern literature. Interesting, useful and a must in every Latino home.

5 comments about Gloria Estefan: A Real-Life Reader Biography.

1. The author of Gloria Estefan did an awesome job explaining the life of Gloria. She started the book at Gloria being born then she had to move to Miami Florida. There she met Emilio and joined his popular band.
   Emilio and Gloria got married after they made some records and then made a lot more records together. Gloria her son and Emilio got to meet the president. On the way to one of Gloria's concerts a tragedy struck. Gloria still song after the tragedy and had another child. Emilio and Gloria had one big perfect happy family.
   I thought this book was very help full because before I read this book I didn't know anything about Gloria and now I know a lot. If you want to be a star or even just want a good book to read I would suggests this book.



2. This story is great, and exciting the first time I read it. The story is worth reading. This story tells about Gloria's life. In the middle of the story Gloria's life turns in to a tragedy. This story is good. I think you should read it because it tells what Gloria's life is like.



3. This biography is great for kids, especially who want to be famous some day. It's also an awesome book for anyone who likes to read exciting books about the lives of other people.
   It's about a Cuban girl named Gloria Estafan and her family at first. They are forced to leave Cuba. When she gets to Florida, she likes it better than Cuba.
   While in Florida her father gets a horrible disease. When she is in High school she gets great grades. At home she gets away from it all by playing music. She joins a band and the band manager is Emilio.
   Later she falls in love with Emilio, they get married, and have a child. Her band becomes famous after a while. Then a tragedy happens that keeps her of her feet for a while. But she still has her family.
   I think this book is fantastic because of the amazing pictures and fabulas word choice.
   By:Bob



4. This book is very exciting. It tells everything about Gloria, from when she was a baby, all the way to when she had a baby.
   
   When Gloria was a baby, she had to move from Cuba, to Miami, Florida. When she was growing up, her dad got very ill. She had to go to school, learn English, and take on extra chores at home because her had to take care of her dad. During her life, she joined two bands. One was temporary and one was a career.
   
   While she was doing that, she got married to Emilio Estefan. She had two kids. Before the 2nd one there were 2 tragedies, but they got through them, and fixed them. Before the tragedies she got many singles out with her band, she had a good interesting life before the tragedies, but she had a good life after it too.
   
   In my opinion the author did an extraordinary job on this book. I also like that her word choice is awesome, because it is not boring.
   
   By Alabama



5. If you like music you will love this biography about Gloria Estefan. This is an amazing story about a girl who moves from Cuba to Miami, Florida. She grows up to be a singer in Emilio Estefan's band. Then a little while later she graduates college and as you may have guessed, gets married to Emilio. They had two kids. There is a huge tragedy. She helped people who lost their homes in Hurricane Andrew. She also helped prevent kids from doing drugs.
   This is a great story for kids, especially if they want to be singers. I liked when the author talked to you directly and made you feel happy about her recovering from the tragedy.
   
   
   
   Fay Marshal the rapper