Esperanza Rising by Pamela Mu-oz Ryan
Esperanza Rising by Pamela Mu-oz Ryan is a story that captures both the personal story of a Mexican American immigrant as well as the political and economic structure and struggle many immigrants faced during the Depression. When Esperanza is thirteen, her father dies and her whole life changes. She is forced to leave her life of privilege in Mexico and move to California to work in the fields with her mother. Esperanza faces the loss of her father and her Mexican home and must come to terms with her role in a new place. The story invites the reader into Esperanza’s life as she struggles with the lack of privileges and resources and pride she knew in Mexico. However, the story also portrays the strength of Esperanza and her realization that family and friends, loyalty and inner resources can overcome even the most difficult of situations.
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