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How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents

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Book Synopsis: From the international bestselling author of In the Time of the Butterflies and Afterlife, How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents is "poignant...powerful... Beautifully captures the threshold experience of the new immigrant, where the past is not yet a memory." (The New York Times Book Review) Julia Alvarez’s new novel, The Cemetery of Untold Stories, is coming April 2, 2024. Pre-order now!

Acclaimed writer Julia Alvarez’s beloved first novel gives voice to four sisters as they grow up in two cultures. The García sisters—Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofía—and their family must flee their home in the Dominican Republic after their father’s role in an attempt to overthrow brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo is discovered. They arrive in New York City in 1960 to a life far removed from their existence in the Caribbean.

In the wondrous but not always welcoming U.S.A., their parents try to hold on to their old ways as the girls try find new lives: by straightening their hair and wearing American fashions, and by forgetting their Spanish. For them, it is at once liberating and excruciating to be caught between the old world and the new. Here they tell their stories about being at home—and not at home—in America.

“Alvarez helped blaze the trail for Latina authors to break into the literary mainstream, with novels like In the Time of the Butterflies and How the García Girls Lost Their Accents winning praise from critics and gracing best-seller lists across the Americas.”—Francisco Cantú, The New York Times Book Review

“A clear-eyed look at the insecurity and yearning for a sense of belonging that are a part of the immigrant experience . . . Movingly told.” —The Washington Post Book World

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Looking for a captivating novel that will take you on an emotional journey? Look no further than "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents." Written by acclaimed author Julia Alvarez, this international bestseller is a must-read for anyone who appreciates poignant and powerful storytelling. The novel beautifully captures the experiences of new immigrants and explores the challenges of balancing two cultures.

With Alvarez's masterful storytelling, you'll be transported to the lives of the Garcia sisters - Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofía. Forced to leave their home in the Dominican Republic due to their father's political involvement, the sisters embark on a new life in New York City in the 1960s. As they adjust to their new surroundings, they struggle with finding their identities, navigating the complexities of the American lifestyle, and grappling with the loss of their native language.

Not only does "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents" provide an intimate portrayal of immigrant experiences, but it also sheds light on the universal themes of belonging and self-discovery. Alvarez's engaging narrative will keep you captivated from start to finish, as you follow the Garcia sisters' journey of transformation and resilience in the face of adversity.

Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this literary masterpiece by Julia Alvarez. Pre-order her upcoming novel, "The Cemetery of Untold Stories," releasing on April 2, 2024. Be among the first to experience Alvarez's enchanting storytelling once again. Pre-order now!

Experience the captivating tale of the Garcia sisters and their journey of self-discovery today!

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