A review by studyingnovels
Native Country of the Heart by Cherríe Moraga

5.0

As a Mexican American born and raised in Orange County it was interesting to see how it was before a lot of the modern changes happened. The relationships in this family were very realistic and she didn’t shy away from expressing her gratitude, her anger, or her fears. The traditions and expectations that are put on Latina women are very present in this memoir as they are important subjects to discuss. It really makes you think about your own relationship with your mother and how perspectives shifts as time passes.