1 comments about Placido Domingo (Hispanics of Achievement).

1. This book is not recommended as the illustrations are very amaturish and writing of poor quality. It is aimed at Hispanic children and patronizing. Almost any other book regarding Domingo is better than this one.

No comments about El Cid (Hispanics of Achievement).

2 comments about Angels Along My Path of Thorns: An Autobiography.

1. Folgar de Shea's detailed account of the trials and tribulations of her life in sexist and racist rural Guatemala is a testament to the struggles and survival of women worldwide. Gabriela details her childhood and forced entrance into adulthood by a society that deems her unworthy of education, independence, and basic human rights. Her descriptive storytelling takes the reader into a world of patriarchy and power, inequality and racism, and finally, escape and triumph. Moreover though, no matter what society and culture, her story is universal, one of oppression and coercion that takes years of strength and resolve to overcome. Her writing reveals the everyday world of Guatemala and how oppression reaches all members of Guatemalan society crossing race, class, and gender lines. For anyone interested in Guatemala, human rights, women's rights, ethnic identity, race/class/gender, Maya and Ladino, and survivors of rape and violence, this is an engaging and true testimony to the victims of systemic violence, sexism, and racism that keeps all members of society slave to the structures of repression. Gabriela Folgar de Shea's book illustrates the power of the human spirit and gives testimony to survival, hope, and perseverance.



2. This is an inspirational story of one young woman's perseverance to overcome insurmountable obstacles, many of which were life-threatening, through unrelenting courage and determination. Not only did Gabriela A. Folgar de Shea survive being kidnapped, raped and forced to marry her abductor but she also had to struggle with all her willpower to survive medical complications from her abuse, complete her education and go on to make a life for herself. Through her ordeals, when all hope seemed to be lost, angels in the guise of good Samaritans came along and help to propel her on the success she so richly deserved. Written with such clear and concise prose and embellished with many photos and maps pertaining to the story, the reader feels as if they are sitting with the author and receiving a lesson on women's lifestyle in the Guatemalan society.

No comments about The archaeological expedition along the Guadalquivir,: 1889-1901, (Hispanic notes & monographs; essays, studies, and brief biographies issued by the Hispanic society of America. [Catalogue series]).

No comments about Rosita's Bridge.

No comments about 100 Hispanic-Americans Who Changed American History (People Who Changed American History).

No comments about Contemporary Hispanic Biography.

No comments about Gloria Estefan: Cuban-American Singing Star (Hispanic Heritage).

No comments about We Are Our Memories and Other Writings (Our History, Our Words).

2 comments about Benito Juarez (Hispanic Heritage).

1. Carlos, Ramirez
   10/27/05 per.3
   
   These are the stories of Hispanic and Hispanic -American men and women who have shaped the way we live. These people have given of themselves, sometimes even given their lives, to bring us political freedom and social equality and to offer us their personal triumphs.



2. The cover of the book has a colorful picture of Benito Juarez. It's by Jan Gleiter and is illustrated by Francis Balistreri. It is published by the stek-Vaughn company in Austin Texas. Each page of the 32 pages has a picture about what the say on the reading.
   Benito Juarez fought for freedom, made laws, he had a goal. He did whatever was necessary to do this goal. He had the ability to change Mexico and make it a better place.
   He was a brilliant, stubborn, honest, and simple man who only wanted one thing. He wanted to improve the lives of the people of Mexico more than any person before or after he accomplished that goal. He can be your role model, so enjoy this book and learn from his examples.