Translated Woman: Crossing the Border with Esperanza's Story - Softcover

Behar, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807046477 ISBN 13: 9780807046470

Publisher: Beacon Press, 2003

Synopsis

Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar, a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist, and Esperanza Hernández, a Mexican street peddler. The tale of Esperanza's extraordinary life yields unexpected and profound reflections on the mutual desires that bind together anthropologists and their "subjects."

About this title

Product Description:

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Review:

A stunning critique and reversal of the received image of the passive and humble Mexican Indian woman. . . . Engrossing reading at the hands of a skillful interpreter. --The New York Times Book Review

"A brave and unusual work. . . . A fascinating portrait of two very different women and their intertwined struggle for identity." --The Boston Globe

"A demanding and intensely satisfying read." --Hispanic Magazine

"Engaging and insightful. . . . [Translated Woman] takes readers deep into a cross-cultural encounter. . . . A valuable and subtle book."--Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Beacon Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0807046477
• ISBN 13: 9780807046470
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400