How the García girls lost their accents
By: by Julia Alvarez.
Series: Plume contemporary fiction
Publisher: Plume
Published: 1992
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
Subjects: Sisters -- United States -- Fiction; Dominican Americans -- Fiction
Description: In the 1960s, political tension forces the García family away from Santo Domingo and towards the Bronx. The sisters all hit their strides in America, adapting and thriving despite cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice. But Mami and Papi are more traditional, and they have far more difficulty adjusting to their new country. Making matters worse, the girls--frequently embarrassed by their parents--find ways to rebel against them.
Notes: Sequel: Yo!