The Meaning of Consuelo
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The Meaning of Consuelo by Judith Ortiz Cofer
The Signe family is blessed with two daughters. Consuelo, the elder, is thought of as pensive and book-loving, the serious child-la ni a seria-while Mili, her younger sister, is seen as vivacious, a ray of tropical sunshine. Two daughters: one dark, one light; one to offer comfort and consolation, the other to charm and delight. But, for all the joy both girls should bring, something is not right in this Puerto Rican family; a tragedia is developing, like a tumor, at its core. In this fierce, funny, and sometimes startling novel, we follow a young woman's quest to negotiate her own terms of survival within the confines of her culture and her family. magazine Judith Ortiz Cofer has created a character who takes us by the hand on a journey of self-discovery. She reminds readers young and old never to forget our own responsibilities, and to enjoy life with all its joys and sorrows.--Bessy Reyna, MultiCultural ReviewJudith Ortiz Cofer is a Puerto Rican native. She is a poet, essayist, and writer whose works for young readers include Call Me Maria: A Novel in Letters, Poems, and Prose and Call Me Maria: A Novel in Letters, Poems, and Prose. She is the University of Georgia's Regents and Franklin Professor of English and Creative Writing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780807083871 |
| ISBN 10 | 0807083879 |
| Title | The Meaning of Consuelo |
| Author | Judith Ortiz Cofer |
| Series | Bluestreak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Beacon Press |
| Year published | 2004-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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