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Book Synopsis: “In this vibrant memoir, Obama-inaugural poet Richard Blanco tenderly, exhilaratingly chronicles his Miami childhood amid a colorful, if suffocating, family of Cuban exiles, as well as his quest to find his artistic voice and the courage to accept himself as a gay man.” — O, The Oprah Magazine
A poignant, hilarious, and inspiring memoir from the first Latino and openly gay inaugural poet, which explores his coming-of-age as the child of Cuban immigrants and his attempts to understand his place in America while grappling with his burgeoning artistic and sexual identities.
Richard Blanco’s childhood and adolescence were experienced between two imaginary worlds: his parents’ nostalgic world of 1950s Cuba and his imagined America, the country he saw on reruns of The Brady Bunch and Leave it to Beaver—an “exotic” life he yearned for as much as he yearned to see “la patria.”
A prismatic and lyrical narrative rich with the colors, sounds, smells, and textures of Miami, Richard Blanco’s personal narrative is a resonant account of how he discovered his authentic self and ultimately, a deeper understanding of what it means to be American. His is a singular yet universal story that beautifully illuminates the experience of “becoming;” how we are shaped by experiences, memories, and our complex stories: the humor, love, yearning, and tenderness that define a life.
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Experience the vibrant and exhilarating memoir, "The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood" by Richard Blanco. Dive into the colorful and suffocating world of a Cuban exile family, as well as the courageous journey of self-acceptance as a gay man. With its poignant and hilarious storytelling, this memoir is a true celebration of personal growth and resilience.
Richard Blanco's story is a captivating exploration of coming-of-age as the child of Cuban immigrants, navigating the complexities of identity in America. Through the prism of Blanco's vivid prose, you will be transported to the nostalgic world of 1950s Cuba, as well as the imaginary America he yearned for. Feel the nostalgia, yearning, and the irresistible allure of discovery.
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Discover a universal story of becoming and self-discovery that resonates with readers from all walks of life. Blanco's personal journey will make you reflect on your own experiences, memories, and the complex stories that define you. This memoir is a testament to the power of love, humor, yearning, and tenderness in shaping a life.
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