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A review by timeforbooksandwine
Someday Mija, You'll Learn the Difference Between a Whore and a Working Woman: A Memoir by Yvonne Martinez, Yvonne Martinez
4.0
This was a very powerful memoir, and certainly one that was at times difficult to read.
The book was written in the form of mini essays and was split into two parts; the first half discussing the author’s life as a child taken in by her grandmother, and the second discussing the author’s life as an adult after her childhood experiences.
It was not only sad, but also disturbing to read of the trauma the author faced growing up. While this section was at times hard to read and get through, it was important to understanding how the author was able to leverage this trauma into her adult years, and advocate for members of her community experiencing oppression and abuse.
Overall, this was a very inspiring memoir and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read something moving.
The book was written in the form of mini essays and was split into two parts; the first half discussing the author’s life as a child taken in by her grandmother, and the second discussing the author’s life as an adult after her childhood experiences.
It was not only sad, but also disturbing to read of the trauma the author faced growing up. While this section was at times hard to read and get through, it was important to understanding how the author was able to leverage this trauma into her adult years, and advocate for members of her community experiencing oppression and abuse.
Overall, this was a very inspiring memoir and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read something moving.