I may have read this in undergraduate studies, but now I can't remember. It will go on my TBR shelf but is up for release to anyone who wants it.

Release planned for Thursday, December 26, 2002 at United States Postal Service in Norwell, Massachusetts USA.

Sending to BookCrosser in Kentucky.

I haven't started to read yet, but receiving this book from another bookcrosser just tickles me silly! I will post my comments after I complete the book and when I release it into the wild. Thanks BJ!

This was the 1st book I've read by Cisneros and it will not be my last. I can't wait to read her poetry.

The story is told in short vignettes from the point of view of young Latino girl living in a Chicago slum and how she is coming to reconcile her dreams (embedded in one day owning a home that is big enough) against the visual reality of her community.

I will release it soon...maybe in the break room at my work place. Maybe at Nancy's Bagel and Grounds...I"m not sure yet...its such a great book!

Released on Friday, February 07, 2003 at To a Bookcrossing ya-ya in Brownsville, Pennsylvania USA.

gypceyes I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

I received this book from a fellow bookcrosser and dear friend. Before her recommendation I had never heard of Cisneros..but you can be sure everyone I know soon will!

I was unprepared for how the seemingly simple prose was packed with such imagery that it evoked emotion without spilling into the sloppy sentimental. I felt incredibly intimate with the landscape Cisneros created so eloquently. It was temporary residence granted to Mango Street, a visa to lives not often explored or talked about. This was a glimpse into the hearts, dreams and sorrows of a Latino community made more profound by the author's clear voice and even clearer eyes. I plan to read it again before releasing it as it's short enough to read in a day. I loved this book.

Released on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at To my MIL, hopefully a new BC member! in Brownsville, Pennsylvania USA.