A Pediatrician From The Start Most people do not know Nerliz Maria Guadamuz, and see her as a sixty-five year old woman that they mistake her for an austere and serious old but in reality she is quite the opposite of her personality. In reality she is a very sincere buoyant short old woman with short hair, a chubby nose, a sweet loving smile, blushing cheeks that are red as an apple, who wears slacks and a matching shirt and blazer, and who looks at you with her copper brown eyes. She is known now mostly as “abuela” which is Spanish for “grandma”. Nerliz was born on December 8,1949 in Santa Teresa, Nicaragua and was raised in a poor “barrio” with her family. She is the oldest out of all her fourteen brothers and sisters. The bond she had with her brothers and sisters was inseparable and currently still is. Her mother was a housewife who sold sweets and other goods around the streets to make extra money to support her family and her father was a mineworker for a large company. Her father died from a mine accident when she was at a very young age and barely got to know him. After her father’s death, her family financial condition was very poor and couldn’t afford half of the toys she and her siblings desired to buy. At the end of the day, it did …show more content…
“I became obsessed with my new needle. I used to practice with oranges and take out the juice with my needle. Then when I practiced for a long period of time I wanted to do it on a real person, so I did,” She smiles in a mischievous way. “The person that was crazy enough to let me inject vitamins on her was my little sister Aleida, I did it right so nothing happened to her,” She laughs loudly. After that some of her neighbors would ask her to inject vitamins into them as a favor, and of course she said yes because she enjoyed doing that. She kept continuing to do that whenever they offered her the
Between all of this, on December 14, 1953, the sisters’ father passed away. This allowed their mother to move to a different smaller house three years later and after their mother died on January 20, 1981, it was then turned into El Museo Hermanas Mirabal (The Mirabal Sisters Museum). As the 4th sister, Belgica was not present on that tragic day she dedicated her life to honoring her sister 's’ death. She later died at the age of 88 on February 1st, 2014. Las Hermanas Mirabal were the bravest women in all of the Dominican Republic given that they were the only ones who actually confronted Trujillo and even gave their life for their country. Visiting Salcedo was very enjoyable. Not only because it was my vacation but also because of how calm it felt to be there. Everyone is very humble and despite the fact that most of them don’t have much, they always offer everything they can to make you feel welcome. I always look forward to visiting Salcedo because even though it isn’t my birthplace, it still feels like home. Salcedo is home to most of my family in the Dominican republic and I can’t wait to
This novel is a story of a Chicano family. Sofi, her husband Domingo together with their four daughters – Esperanza, Fe, Caridad, and Loca live in the little town of Tome, New Mexico. The story focuses on the struggles of Sofi, the death of her daughters and the problems of their town. Sofi endures all the hardships and problems that come her way. Her marriage is deteriorating; her daughters are dying one by one. But, she endures it all and comes out stronger and more enlightened than ever. Sofi is a woman that never gives up no matter how poorly life treats her. The author- Ana Castillo mixes religion, super natural occurrences, sex, laughter and heartbreak in this novel. The novel is tragic, with no happy ending but at the same time funny and inspiring. It is full of the victory of the human spirit. The names of Sofi’s first three daughters denote the three major Christian ideals (Hope, Faith and Charity).
The greatest influence on a growing girl is her mother, and in some cases, like Sula, her grandmother. In order to fully grasp the connection between Nel and Sula, one must examine who and what their mothers were and what traits and beliefs they handed down to their daughters. Nel's mother, Helene, sought to teach her daughter the ways to be a stereotypical "good woman," a supportive wife and a caring mother. As an example to her daughter, Helene took great pleasure in raising Nel and found in her "more comfort and purpose than she had ever hoped to find" in her life (2105). Helene took pride in motherhood and was proudest when someone complemented on how "obedient and polite" Nel was (2105). Helene's embracing of these qualities, an accommodation to the sta...
Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus was born in approximately 163 B.C.E to Tiberius Gracchus the Elder and Cornelia Africana. Gaius Gracchus, his younger brother, was born in 154 B.C.E. In the 2nd century B.C., the two brothers formed “The Gracchi”. The two, born plebeians, belonged to one of the most influential families in Rome, the Sempronia. Their father was the tribune of the plebs, the praetor, consul and censor. Fatherless from a young age, they were taught democratic views by tutors. As they grew older and gained influence, their goal became to restructure Rome in a way that benefited the underprivileged and unfortunate. At the time, their help was especially welcome as members of the Populare, a political group whose purpose was to serve the people, rather than the aristocracy (like the Optimates). The ideals of the Gracchi leaned towards what people today would call populism or socialism; in fact, they are almost reverently called “the founding fathers” (Fife 1) of the aforementioned political parties. The brothers were perhaps so interested in restoring the rights of the people because of the dichotomy of their plebeian births within a noble line.
The majority of the casualties of Dean Corll were young boys between the ages of 6 and 20. Dean Corll's first known casualty was a 18-year-old school rookie named Jeffrey Konen, who vanished on September 25, 1970, while catching a ride with another understudy from the College of Texas to his folks' home in Houston. Konen was dropped off alone at the edge of Westheimer Street and South Voss Street close to the Uptown Area of West Houston. At the time, Dean Corll was living in a condo on Yorktown Road close to the crossing point with Westheimer Street. Konen likely acknowledged an offer by Corll to take him to his folks' home in the Braeswood Put West College Put territory. Not at all like Konen, the lion's share of casualties were in their mid-adolescents and most had been stole from Houston Heights, which was then a low-salary neighborhood north west of downtown Houston. One of the casualties, 15-year-old Homer Garcia, met Henley at his driving school and was welcome to Corll's for "a party". Many were recorded by police as runaways regardless of the restless challenges of guardians who demanded that their young men would not flee from home. Frequently the casualties, alone or in sets, were welcome to Corll's gatherings. A few were companions of either Henley or Rivulets and two, Malley Winkle and Billy Baulch, who had really worked for Corll's candy
Her mother ruling with an iron fist, rules and structure. But that was all Nel knew. Then she left for New Orleans, and everything was different. “Me...I’m Me.”(28) She was Nel, away from The Bottom. She was Nel, away from Helene who drove “her imagination underground”(20). It is because of this that she is drawn to Sula, their shared loneliness that made them need each other. Sula, who was constantly left unattended who felt smothered by the noise and uncertainty of her house as a child. Nel, who loved the “wooly” feel of Sula’s house, found comfort in the chaos. They belonged to each other. Two halves of a whole that only truly worked in tandem. They find their home in each other. Then Sula left, and Nel fit so perfectly into the community that rejected Sula. Nel was never exiled, she had her house with her kids and her husband and it worked. Worked so well. Even though Sula walked straight out of Bottom, and then into the arms death, and that's when Nel was finally alone.
Natalia Martinez is 32 years old and lives in her hometown Fairfield,CA with her husband of four years and two lovely children. You might of seen her working in the Solano County Office of Social Services but now she works as a stay at home mom. She takes care of her 3 year old boy, Ronaldo, while getting her 9 year old girl, Giselle, to school. She is a very humble but outspoken person who's not afraid to speak up when she has to, something she attributes to being the middle child and feeling the only way to be heard was to be loud, especially in a house with six children. She’s the type of person you always know you can count on whenever you have a problem. She faces every difficult situation in her life like Superwoman and does not let anything stop her from achieving her goals.
Isabel was born on August 2nd in the city of Peru which is located in Peru. Her mother was named Francisca Liona Barros or as close family members knew her Dona Panchita. Her fathers name was Tomas Allende. He was a Chilean diplomat. Her father’s cousin was the President for the country of Chile. With her mother she had a very close relationship and her mother helped her with many situations. In the other Isabel did not have a very close relationship with her father. Her father was a very sexist person and did not treat her with much respect like he did to her brother. After years and years of fighting of fighting and being abused her mom decided to divorce Isabel’s father. After the divorce Isabel’s mom decided to move to Chile taking Isabel and her two other siblings with her. Her family starts to live in Santiago, Chile with her grandpa. It was tough for her to accustom to a new life. She was very young and she had to make new friends, go to a new school and she did not know the city at all in where her Mom grew up. A little bit after their arrival Isabel’s Mom married a diplomat known as Ramon Huidobro. He was a diplomat appointed to Bolivia and Beirut. Since he was appointed to those two places she had to go move there. In Bolivia she attended an American private school. There she started to learn how to speak English. In her opini...
Helene was raised by her grandmother because she mother was a prostitute in the New Orleans. When Helene has a family of her own, she refuses to make her background be known. Helene raises Nel with fear because she doesn’t want her to have the lifestyle she grew up in. Helene controls Nel’s life and makes her see the world how it is. Nel and her mother go on a train to New Orleans to attend the funeral for her great grandmother. On the train, Nel witnessed racial situation between her mother and the white conductor. “Pulling Nel by the arm, she pressed herself and her daughter into the foot space in front of a wooden seat… at least no reason that anyone could understand, certainly no reason that Nel understood,” (21). Nel was very uncomfortable throughout the trip and wasn’t able to communicate with her mother because she never learned how to since her mother was not supportive of her. Nel views her mother very negatively for the way she raised her. Nel starts to determine her life and great her identity when she became friends with Sula. The effect of negative maternal interactions on an individual is explained by Diane Gillespie and Missy Dehn Kubitschek as they discuss
One cannot be mistaken that a cannoli is loaded with sugar, butter, and eggs like many other desserts and pastries. With all of these fatty substances, which may sound like a turnoff, this treat is very rich. Being rich is acceptable because if a cannoli is rich it resists your urge to overindulge in the treat and end up regretting the decision later on. For example, everyone gets tired of drinking water because it becomes very redundant, but because cannoli’s are rich you will only want to eat them every so often lowering your chances of getting bored with the treat. Although Cannoli’s can be very rich and hard to eat in one sitting, they can be a great fix for your sweet tooth. Instead of reaching for those Oreos or some other processed,
As a child, Selena was cheerful all the time and had the gift to bring everyone together at the playground. She was very athletic and did well in her classes. As athletic as she was, she loved playing with dolls, like dressing them up in customs...
In this chapter Reyna is reunited with her father, however she is disappointed of their obvious emotional detachment. Even though, she has complicated relationships with both of her parents with the inclusion of this scene the reader learns of the relationship between her and Mago. To Reyna this sisterhood bond is valuable and fundamental to her growth. Due to the emotional distance between Reyna and her parents the siblings foster a stronger bond as an act of resilience against their complex relationships with their parents. Taking in consideration the achievements of Reyna Grande as an author, aside of growing up in poverty and the difficult relationship with her parents is an act of personal resilience. By sharing her story Grande can foster community resilience for those that find representation in her work. Also, due to her vulnerability and the act of letting the reader into her healing process, her narrative creates a sense of empathy in the reader and for those with similar experiences solidarity and
Sula and Nel’s friendship in their childhood was beneficial for both of them. Sula’s meeting of Nel was fortunate, because they find a soul mate within each other. They are both the daughters of “distant mothers and incomprehensible fathers” (Morrison, 50). Both girls lack affection in their relationships with their mothers. They can’t find this affection in their relationships with their fathers either, because Sula’s father is dead while Nel’s father is away at sea. They find the affection they need with each other. Their friendship was a way to mother each other. Since they can’ find the support they need from their families with their families they began to support each other and figure out what each other need in their life. The significance
Esquivel was born the third of four children, and when growing up storytelling was very important in childhood (Esquivel, Laura). She grew up in Mexico City with her father, Julio Caesar Esquivel, who worked as a telegraph operator, Her mom, and three other siblings (Esquivel, Laura). Esquivel and her father would make up stories together and record them with his reel-to-reel tape recorder (Esquivel, Laura). She grew up in a Catholic household, but she describes her religious background as “eclectic” (Esquivel, Laura). In addition, the feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s greatly shaped Esquivel’s perspective on gender relations and artistic expression.
I had the pleasure to interview my grandma, Olga Hernandez. She was born on November 8, 1951 in Cuba. She worked in a workshop making clocks. After she retired, she took care of me while my mom worked. I consider her to be my second mom because she lived with me for eight years. She taught me love, discipline, manners, etc. My grandma is: strong, beautiful, caring, and passionate. Most importantly, she is a breast cancer survivor. I chose to interview my grandma because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I couldn’t think of a better time to do this interview. I like her story because although it’s sad, it has a happy ending. It shows you that no matter how hard things get, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.