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     Reading the first couple of pages of this week’s reading where the editor introduces the manuscript of memoirs felt very intriguing. The foreword felt very raw and real, much like I was reading a history book, but one that was ... read full post >>

 Mama Blanca's Memoirs by Teresa de la Parra was an interesting book, and I'm glad it was the first one we read. It's a novel written as a memoir - published without permission - of the young Blanca Nieves (meaning Snow White) who eventually becom... read full post >>

 Mama Blanca's Memoirs by Teresa de la Parra was an interesting book, and I'm glad it was the first one we read. It's a novel written as a memoir - published without permission - of the young Blanca Nieves (meaning Snow White) who eventually becom... read full post >>

I would say that this piece by Teresa De la Parra is a nice way to start off the course for a couple of reasons. First, it is a piece that shows varying waves of emotions, from the expression of Mama Blanca all seemingly lovable and jolly, to the stressful and potentially frustrating situation Blanca […] read full post >>

The book Mama Blanca’s Memoirs is about the narrator who recalls her earlier years as a young girl and her time spent around the central figure of the novel, Mama Blanca. While the book itself is called Mama Blanca’s Memoirs, the novella is actually a memoir of the author or the narrator recalling her memories […] read full post >>

This was a slightly tough one for me to get finished before the deadline as I started reading late, but luckily its length meant that I was able to get it done with enough time to spare which is a positive for me. Although I got through it, this was definitely a slower pace of […] read full post >>

Through amazing imagery and unique poetic style, Mama Blanca’s Memoir painted scenes into my mind. Certainly a good read. It also uses a lot of contrasting structure within its logic and imagery scenes, like “Cousin Juancho tempered the fury of his complaints with the gentle rain of his advice.” The smooth transitions between chapters made […] read full post >>

   Mama Blanca's Memoirs by Teresa de la Parra was a beautiful read that brought back memories, experiences, and longing for one's youth. It is authentic and offers readers compassion and sorrow. However, this novel also employed words in whi... read full post >>

   Mama Blanca's Memoirs by Teresa de la Parra was a beautiful read that brought back memories, experiences, and longing for one's youth. It is authentic and offers readers compassion and sorrow. However, this novel also employed words in whi... read full post >>

De La Parra's story is simple yet filled with poetry, art, memory and emotion. I am very grateful that Mama Blanca's Memoirs were published; it is a gift that we can read them. Originally the book filled with her story was meant not to be shown to anyo... read full post >>