I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Drama

1970

Julia Reyes, the precocious and strong-willed teenage daughter of first-generation Mexican immigrants, dreams of becoming a famous writer far away from Chicago and her more traditional parents, who wish she were more like her sister Olga, the platonic ideal of a Mexican daughter. However, when Olga is killed in a tragic accident, it is up to Julia to hold her family together. As Julia seeks to break free of her oppressive home, she tries to uncover her sister’s truth, and in the process gains a deep understanding of the wounds her family carries.

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"I had to read this book for a class and I enjoyed more than I thought. "

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Shannon Absher

"I loved it. I could relate to the Julia in a lot of ways. I felt understood."

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Susy Cruz

"I felt like i was Julia her love life was like mine and it was amazing i give it a 5/5 i love it i think it’s a book that any teenage girl would love it."

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Kristen De la Cruz Garcia

"This book was fantastic. The author did an amazing job describing what it’s like to grow up in a Mexican family. This book made you laugh and yet made you so sad. "

Erika

"Such an amazing read. Gives you a glimpse into the immigrant experience with a bit of a mystery. Read it! "

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