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No Regrets: A Memoir by Aurora Levins Morales

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No Regrets is a powerful and moving memoir by Aurora Levins Morales, a Puerto Rican American woman who grew up in New York City in the 1960s and 1970s. Morales's memoir is a coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of race, gender, and class in America. She writes about her experiences with racism, sexism, and poverty, but she also celebrates the strength and resilience of her community.

Morales's memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of Puerto Rican Americans in the United States. It is also a powerful and inspiring story for anyone who has ever struggled with issues of race, gender, or class.

No Regrets

by Aurora Levins Morales

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	973 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	78 pages

About the Author

Aurora Levins Morales is a Puerto Rican American writer, poet, and activist. She is the author of several books, including Getting Home Alive, The Hand That Feeds You, and Medicine Stories. Morales is a recipient of the National Book Award and the American Book Award.

Reviews

"No Regrets is a powerful and moving memoir that explores the complexities of race, gender, and class in America. Morales's writing is honest and unflinching, and her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring." —The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of Puerto Rican Americans in the United States. Morales's memoir is a powerful and inspiring story for anyone who has ever struggled with issues of race, gender, or class." —The Washington Post

Excerpt from the Book

I was born in New York City in 1954, the daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants. My parents were working-class people who struggled to make ends meet. We lived in a small apartment in the Bronx, and I shared a bedroom with my three sisters. I was a shy and introverted child, and I spent most of my time reading and writing.

When I was 10 years old, my family moved to a housing project in East Harlem. It was a tough neighborhood, and I was often the target of racism and discrimination. I was called names like "spic" and "beaner," and I was told to go back to my own country. But I refused to let the racists get to me. I was proud of my Puerto Rican heritage, and I was determined to make a difference in the world.

I went on to college and graduate school, and I became a writer and activist. I have written about my experiences as a Puerto Rican American woman, and I have fought for the rights of my people. I am proud of the life I have lived, and I have no regrets.

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