One Latina Breaking The Language Barrier

Download or read book One Latina Breaking The Language Barrier written by Alice O Carillo and published by Limelight Pages and Media LLC. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One Latina Breaking The Language Barrier" serves as a heartfelt tribute to migrant workers who have successfully transcended poverty's grasp. Within its pages, this book unfolds a tapestry of inspiring narratives, spotlighting remarkable women who endured the hardships of fieldwork. Alice, the author, offers a glimpse into her past by sharing poignant poems penned during her youth while toiling in the fields. She also recounts her experiences navigating an all-English classroom, shedding light on the emotional challenges they faced and how they ultimately triumphed, enabling them to pursue higher education and establish themselves as professionals in their respective fields. While celebrating their journey to success, Alice emphasizes the need for greater sensitivity towards Hispanic instructors and students within educational institutions. Concluding this compelling narrative is a poignant short story written by her sister during their college years, chronicling the beginnings of their odyssey as children who followed the sun.