num_pages: 127
description: The Way It Was and Other Writings is an autobiographical recollection of life in the Hispanic and politically radical communities of New York City. This is testimonial account of the evolution of the Puerto Rican community in New York and its major figures and organizations. The book documents the strength, spirit of survival and solidarity, and life experiences that Colon shared with many other working-class migrants.
language: English
title: The Way It Was and Other Writings
titlecomplete: The Way It Was and Other Writings (Recovering the U.s. Hispanic Literary Heritage)
ratings_count: 12
publisher: Arte Publico Press