Betsy Carter's parents settled in an enclave of upper Manhattan that replicated the communities such immigrants left behind in the old country. Free eBook offer available to NEW US subscribers only. This is my story. The reference at the end of the book to readers' notes refers to the teachers' notes which can be found at our Education Centre. Dark truths uncovered: a modern espionage thriller series with unexpected twists from the past. A guide to joy and empowerment—even in the hard-knock business of journalism—this story is a must-read for anyone who ever wondered how an immigrant could possibly love an America that has always undervalued newcomers.”, – Esther J. Cepeda, nationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post Writers Group, “With frankness, brilliance, and a generous heart, Hinojosa blends intimate experience and professional tales to correct the American story—or, as she puts it, to ‘deconstruct this bullshit.’ A consummate truth-teller, Hinojosa spares neither political side in doing so. Turtle hides and gets a tummy ache, monkey clings, dog barks, and elephant doesn’t like to talk about it. The reference at the end of the book to readers' notes refers to the teachers' notes which can be found at our Education Centre. Bestselling author Julia Álvarez has called her “one of the most important, respected, and beloved cultural leaders in the Latinx community.” In Once I Was You, Maria shares her intimate experience growing up Mexican American on the South Side of Chicago. Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Something went wrong. . intimate and unflinching, this memoir is packed with teachable moments.”, “Once I Was You is a testament to what great journalism can do—leverage privilege and power to tell the stories of those who are voiceless . Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Please try again. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. So if you’re a digital marketer in charge of multiple brands, it can easily get out of hand. Social Science > Discrimination & Race Relations, Biography & Autobiography > Editors, Journalists, Publishers, full terms and conditions and this month's choices, Publisher: Atria Books (September 15, 2020). But here Gleitzman uses the innocence of a child’s eye perspective to create a story that ... Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism. Maria Hinojosa’s nearly thirty-year career as a journalist includes reporting for PBS, CBS, WGBH, WNBC, CNN, NPR, and anchoring and executive producing the Peabody Award–winning show Latino USA, distributed by NPR. My Name Is Vittoria (A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Holocaust Survivor (World War II Brave Women)), Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel (1) (The Emmeline Lake Chronicles). You'll love this one.Buried in cave, an ancient secret, hidden away for millennia, threatening to change everything. Unable to add item to List. . . Hinojosa’s book serves as a clarion call for us to re-examine where we stand as individuals and as a nation.”, "The Latino USA anchor’s own story radiates with an optimism that is nonetheless tempered with the reality of decades spent reporting on inhumane, Kafka-eseque immigration policies. Hinojosa’s book serves as a clarion call for us to re-examine where we stand as individuals and as a nation.” – San Francisco Chronicle Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017. The courage of Hinojosa’s reportage resides not only in her ability to enter the ground zero of a conflict, but to also turn the lens on herself.”, – Cherríe Moraga, coeditor of The Bridge Called My Back, “Hinojosa is a fearless pugilist for truth, fighting to bring light to our nation’s hidden corners. She captures the immigrant experience with unparalleled authenticity seeing it for its hardships and challenges as well as its hopes and achievements. Maria’s voice rings loud and clear, and her battle cry for America’s immigrants of color is both poignant and necessary.”, “Maria Hinojosa is a national treasure. As a teacher I am always trying to find wonderful books for my shelves. In 2010, she founded Futuro Media, an independent nonprofit organization with the mission of producing multimedia content from a POC perspective. Offer redeemable at Simon & Schuster's ebook fulfillment partner. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Lots of little animals went through scary experiences, but they react in different ways. I loved reading Once I Was You. ", Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. As a teacher I am always trying to find wonderful books for my shelves. Characters are very unique. .....but it surely would help. Wonderful story, beautifully told at a time that could not be more relevant. A cautionary tale that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, An exquisitely written, heartbreaking, yet hopeful novel of culture, language, tradition, suffering, and empowerment. Please try your request again later. It was so personal and moving, and told a very timely and critically important story for all Americans. Through the breadth of her work and as the founding coanchor of the political podcast In the Thick, Hinojosa has informed millions about the changing cultural and political landscape in America and abroad. The depictions of the immigrants lives, the colors of their personalities bring all to life. Please try again. . The Emerald Horizon (The Star and the Shamrock Book 2), The Tour: A feel-good Irish springtime read. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. (The Tour Series Book 1), The Last Nazi: a WW2 spy conspiracy thriller (A Joe Johnson Thriller, Book 1). The novel is a tender tribute to these new Americans forced to leave a country and culture they loved for a strange, faraway city that, in many ways, fails to embrace them. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. The author has an ear for fresh phrasing, an eye for arresting detail and heartfelt empathy for the characters she has brought to life. It’s a must read for anyone especially in this critical time in our country as we try to make sense of how the divisions in our country came to be, but also how to overcome them. She offers a personal and illuminating account of how the rhetoric around immigration has not only long informed American attitudes toward outsiders, but also sanctioned willful negligence and profiteering at the expense of our country’s most vulnerable populations—charging us with the broken system we have today. Once I Was You is essential reading for anyone who wants America to do better.”, – Jane Fonda, Academy Award–winning actor and activist, “I loved this heart wrenching, yet ultimately hopeful, book. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. “A powerful memoir that doubles as an essential immigration primer.”, “Written in Latina journalist Maria Hinojosa’s honest, passionate voice, Once I Was You is, quite simply, beautiful.”, “Award-winning journalist Hinojosa narrates her turbulent life story as a marginalized woman with allegiance to two countries [in this] far-ranging and politically illuminating memoir [that] is also laser-focused and intimate . Because Maria Hinojosa identifies with each one, anyone striving to understand and improve this country should read her story of what’s wrong and how to change it.”, – Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the Road, “In these times of love and hate, Maria Hinojosa’s astonishing story is medicine, healing, illumination. Also available in Spanish as Una vez fui tú. Must redeem within 90 days. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Felix ... Read full review, The Grausamkeiten of the Holocaust were so unspeakable that fiction would seem to have little to offer. Please try again. She brings a journalist’s diligence and a feminist grace to her audience and subjects.”, – Quiara Alegría Hudes, playwright and author, “She beautifully renders stories of her personal life while weaving in the important historical context of immigration and policy during her lifetime . Three Southern women face difficult decisions about their family and community in this high-rated debut. By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. I definitely recommended it to my students. This is a whole series based around the Holocaust and its aftermath on people. When Nazi-darling singer / French resistance agent Genevieve Dumont's mother is captured, her life and an entire allied invasion falls under threat. Grand Central Publishing; First Edition (September 12, 2017), Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017. Thanks, Maria, for writing this powerful book.”, – Wolf Blitzer, lead political anchor for CNN, “Maria’s perspective is powerful and vital. . . He was appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2018-2019. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. But here Gleitzman uses the innocence of a child’s eye perspective to create a story that ... Read full review, Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. She lives with her family in Harlem in New York City. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018, I really read all the book and found everything about it fascinating, I am Looking for Alaska now and it is a different book and not set in NYC, Oh well, Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2018. Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad. We look forward to serving you and helping you find the book you're looking for! How to manage multiple Facebook pages. My name is Felix. Here, as an author, she steps forward with her usual clarity and a new surge of power to tell us a deeply needed narrative about ourselves.”, – Luis Alberto Urrea, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of The Devil’s Highway, “As a POC journalist, feminist, survivor of sexual assault, and truth-teller, Maria Hinojosa is tough as nails.