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Th e author details the life and times of the Buenavida family as it struggles to survive and adapt to a new country while preserving its cultural values.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR THE BUENAVIDA DILEMMA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author has written a compact and poignant treatment of the subject (the experiences of the Hispanics who settled the Southwest) which not only informs us of the history of Hispanics in the Southwest, but also of the impact of that history on the social structure of southwest society and the success of Hispanic peoples.\u003cbr\u003e -\u003cb\u003eBarbara Couture\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, President, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR THE DEATH OF THE BROWN AMERICANO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I could imagine my own ancestors in these situations (those of the Buenavidas)-in fact much of what Jose Uranga recounts is probably very similar to what most early Hispanics experienced. Some had the foresight and courage to cope with the situations proactively as the Buenavida family did, but others obviously did not and many opportunities were lost or not fully exploited. Many, however, through the generations not only persevered but succeeded wildly.\u003cbr\u003e -\u003cb\u003eManuel Pacheco\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Phoenix, Arizona, President Emeritus, University of Missouri, University of Arizona\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA touching story of a traditional Hispanic family which brings to life key events in the history of New Mexico during the late 1800's by weaving them with family history. An excellent supplement for New Mexico history teachers.\u003cbr\u003e -\u003cb\u003eCynthia Casta eda\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Professor of Government, Eastfield College, Dallas, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52474499531025,"sku":"NLS9781450266987","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53480813789457,"sku":"NIN9781450266987","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781450266987.jpg?v=1759841301"},{"product_id":"buenavida-america-book-jose-n-uranga-9781491729366","title":"The Buenavida America","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Buenavida America\u003c\/i\u003e continues to follow The Buenavida Dilemma and The Death of the Brown Americano by describing the trials and successes of the Buenavida family from 1900 to the present in New Mexico and the southwest in general. A central theme of the book is whether Hispanics must necessarily sacrifice their language and culture in order to fully assimilate and be successful in the U.S. society. \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003ePraise for The Buenavida America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ?Generational novels have that rare gift of granting the reader insights into one's own past and future. Jos  Uranga performs that task exceedingly well, adding the pleasant placement of the Buenavidas into meaningful historical context.?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e?Paul A. Garc a, Ph.D, University of Kansas, School of Education, retired\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ?Sharing a life story is not as easy as just telling a story. Jos  Uranga does this with historical references and background that intrigue and educate.?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e?Rebecca Dukes, Vice-President, University Advancement, \u003cbr\u003e San Jos  State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ?Jos  Uranga does a fine job providing important food for thought in The Buenavida America and his book highlights poignant cultural threads imbedded in the history of New Mexico. The fictional yet historical based ?testimonios? illustrated by the Buenavida family shed light on the complexities, challenges, and victories Hispanics experience while traversing identity in present day America.?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e?Maria Mart nez Bain, Ph.D, \u003cbr\u003e New Mexico State University \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52670221320465,"sku":"NLS9781491729366","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781491729366.jpg?v=1762289253"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/collections\/author-books-by-jose-n-uranga.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}