A review by nickscoby
A Dream Called Home by Reyna Grande

4.0

This book is far more complex than I expected and initially gave it credit for. Of course, it is a continuation of the author's own story, this time focusing on her experiences as a college student and then an adult. One of the things that I did not like is that the concepts of "dreams" and "homes" are nearly beaten to death and tend to appear at the end of a chapter, rendered in a hopeful, optimistic way. But the content itself is quite nuanced and the story goes into places that are perhaps rare for Latina writers. For instance, Reyna openly discusses her sexual experiences and her physical desires for men. Additionally, she captures many of the anxieties that first-generation professionals face, including a failed job search despite having obtained a college degree. I will be gifting this book to many of my students who are in the same situation.