Ruthie Mizrahi, a Jewish Cuban, has immigrated to the United States from Cuba to escape Castro's regime. In just a couple of months, she is mastering English, is the queen of hopscotch, has her first pair of go-go boots, and rides in the family's new automobile. Then she is in a car accident. She awakens to find her self in a body cast. Has her American dream life been lost?
I loved the different cultures that were represented in Queens, New York and their impact on Ruthie.
The author based this story on her own life.
Point to discuss: Ruthie prays to her Jewish God, to Shiva and also to the spirit of Frida Kahlo.
-Borrowed from the library.
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