Autobiography. Latino/a Studies. BAREFOOT HEART is a vividly told autobiographical account of the life of a child growing up in a family of migrant farm workers. Elva Trevino Hart was born in south Texas to Mexican immigrants and spent her childhood moving back and forth between Texas and Minnesota, eventually leaving that world to earn a master's degree in computer science/engineering. This is a beautiful book, one many of us teaching Laino/a memoir and autobiography have long been waiting for. It is here at last, dear ...
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Autobiography. Latino/a Studies. BAREFOOT HEART is a vividly told autobiographical account of the life of a child growing up in a family of migrant farm workers. Elva Trevino Hart was born in south Texas to Mexican immigrants and spent her childhood moving back and forth between Texas and Minnesota, eventually leaving that world to earn a master's degree in computer science/engineering. This is a beautiful book, one many of us teaching Laino/a memoir and autobiography have long been waiting for. It is here at last, dear reader, in your hands. To be read and reread, savored to the last word. I extend a heartfelt welcome to the author and her beautiful book - Virgil Suarez, author of HAVANA THURSDAYS.
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Fine. Signed by Author(s) Trade Paperback with glued binding 236 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Presumed First edition Sixth printing 2006. Nice illustrated wraps shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Inscribed and dated by the author on title page. Matching bookmark laid in. BAREFOOT HEART is a vividly told autobiographical account of the life of a child growing up in a family of migrant farm workers. Elva Trevino Hart was born in south Texas to Mexican immigrants and spent her childhood moving back and forth between Texas and Minnesota, eventually leaving that world to earn a master's degree in computer science/engineering. This is a beautiful book, one many of us teaching Laino/a memoir and autobiography have long been waiting for. It is here at last, dear reader, in your hands. To be read and reread, savored to the last word. I extend a heartfelt welcome to the author and her beautiful book-Virgil Suarez, author of HAVANA THURSDAYS. 236 pp.
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The title reminds us of the fun kids have walking barefoot and with an open heart. The author found inspiration in Marielena. The loving storyteller inspired the little immigrant girl to rise above poverty, prejudice, and hopelessness. She was the candle in her dark world. Her soft touch and stories helped her view the world in a new way. It is the story of overcoming and finding the good in bad conditions. A must read and an inspiration to all.
scarlett
Apr 26, 2007
BAREFOOT HEART IS STUNNING!
I was very surprised by how good this book is! I don't usually like to read this sort of genre, but this book took me in. I loved the vivid details and colorful words that the author used. I also admired her openness in telling very personal feelings and moments within her childhood. Her ability to remember some of the most insignificant things like smells or actual visions were amazing. By the end of the book you are able to understand a lot of her feelings because you feel like you grew up with her throughout the story. This is definitely a book to read!
