Barrio Princess : growing up in Texas / by Consuelo Samarripa.

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Table of Contents; I. La Curandera Del Barrio: The Neighborhood Faith Healer, The Folk Healer; II. Delphiniums, Delphiniums, Delphiniums; III. El Milagro de la Calle Ruiz: The Miracle of Ruiz Street; IV. The Hunt for the Golden Yellow: King Edward Cigar Box; V. Los Colores: The Colors; VI. Just Like Any Kid; VII. Quite a Ways From Texas; VIII. The Big Chief and the Match Box; IX. My Pre-owned Dog, Ring; X. My Mother's Crystal Bowl; XI. An Extra Cup; XII. Getting Smarter Than a Fifth-Grader; XIII. El Milagro del Corazon: The Miracle of the Heart; Reading Group Extras; Author Biography.

Author EssayAuthor Q and A with Consuelo Samarripa.

"The personal stories of a Mexican-American born into the San Antonio Barrio in the late 1940s, including family stories, cultural tradition stories, learning English by total immersion, socialization as a minority, education, and stories of her mother as a single parent, and women's stories from a minority point of view"-- Provided by publisher.

"A woman's experience of growing up speaking Spanish when there was no provision for non-English speakers in public schools in America, including her social, educational, worklife and family challenges as she became a contributing member of a society that was often not receptive to her gender, color or contrbutions"-- Provided by publisher.

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