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ONCE UPON A QUINCEANERA Coming of Age in the USA

by | Read by Daphne Rubin-Vega

Contemporary Culture • 9 hrs. • Unabridged • © 2007

Alvarez’s book originally meant to cover the celebration rituals of a specific 15-year-old Latina. Soon, however, the author found herself remembering her own adolescent experience and looking at how the coming-of-age experience fits into American culture in general. The result is a detailed blend of social science and memoir. While the book focuses on one specific quinceanera—from the dreaming and planning stages of her celebration to the actual event—Alvarez also interviews many other 15-year-old girls, as well as investigates historical precedents for the celebration, its religious aspects, and its cultural offshoots, such as quinceanera entrepreneurs. As Alvarez shifts topics, Daphne Rubin-Vega helps provide much needed continuity. Rubin-Vega easily shifts between English and Spanish, slips in and out of quotes and anecdotes, and smoothly narrates the research and cultural commentary. S.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 07]

Trade Ed. • Penguin Audio • 2007

DD ISBN 9781429586221 $20.00

 

Library Ed. • Books on Tape • 2007

DD ISBN 9781101929056 $76.00

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