Description
An astonishing tale, told by a gifted storyteller. Beautifully written, emotionally engaging and unrestrained in its intimacyas heartbreaking as it is heartfelt.-Jay Rabinowitz, ACE, award-winning motion picture editor of Requiem for a Dream
Carlyn Montes De Oca grew up surrounded by secrets. She never knew her dad was a Marine during World War II or that her grandmother hired kidnappers to bring her mother back home after her parents eloped. Her parents took an even bigger secret to their graves Carlyns identity.
In 2019, at age 57, a consumer DNA test taken for fun revealed that Carlyns mom and dad, immigrants from Mexico, were not her biological parents. In that instant, Carlyn felt her world shatter. This revelation fueled a year long journey to find the answers to Who the hell am I and where do I belong?
Junkyard Girl explores the powerful impact of long-held secrets and the complex relationships between immigrant mothers and their native-born daughters. This is a coming-of-age story later in life; a tale about loss and discovery, betrayal and forgiveness, and the true meaning of an American family.
Author: Carlyn Montes de Oca
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Goose Hill Press
Published: 10/12/2022
Pages: 310
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9780999781227
Language: English
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