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Book Synopsis: From Venezuelan reporter Paula Ramón comes a powerful memoir about one woman’s complicated relationship with her family as her beloved homeland collapses into ruin.
In the span of a generation, oil-rich Venezuela spiraled into a dire state of economic collapse. Reporter Paula Ramón experienced the crisis firsthand as her middle-class family saw their quality of life deteriorate.
Public services no longer functioned. Money lost its value. Her mother couldn’t afford to buy food, which was increasingly scarce. The once-prosperous country fell into ruin. Like many others, Ramón’s family struggled to survive each day in their beloved city, Maracaibo―until, one by one, they each made the unbearable choice to leave the home they love.
In the end, it was Ramón’s mother, a widow, who stayed behind, loyal to the only home she’d ever known. In this heartbreaking mix of lived experience, family chronicle, and journalistic essay, Paula Ramón explores the anguish of her own relationships set against the staggering collapse of a country.
Motherland is a uniquely human account about the ties that bind―and the fragile concept of home.
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Experience the gripping memoir that takes you on a journey through the heartbreak and resilience of one woman’s family in a nation on the brink. "Motherland" is a powerful account of Paula Ramón's struggle to navigate the once prosperous Venezuela as it plunged into economic ruin. As a reporter, Ramón witnessed firsthand the collapse of public services, the devaluation of money, and the scarcity of food. This raw and emotional memoir will transport you into the heart of a family torn apart by their loyalty to their homeland.
Discover the harrowing stories of Ramón's middle-class family in Maracaibo as they fought for survival day after day, until they each faced the unbearable choice of leaving their beloved city behind. Follow Ramón’s mother, the steadfast widow, who remained in the crumbling homeland, clinging onto the only life she's ever known. Through this compelling mix of personal experience, family chronicles, and journalistic insights, "Motherland" explores the enduring power of love and the fragility of the concept of home.
Don't miss out on this beautifully written memoir that sheds light on the complexities of familial relationships in the midst of a country in chaos. Ramón's prose will captivate you from the first page to the last, transporting you to the streets of Venezuela and immersing you in the emotions of her family's struggles. Purchase your copy of "Motherland" today and embark on an unforgettable journey through resilience, heartbreak, and the indomitable spirit of survival.
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