Hunger of Memory: An Autobiography of Education by Richard Rodriguez Jr.

Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez is an award-winning autobiography by acclaimed author Richard Rodriguez. This book offers an insightful and thought-provoking look into the life of its author, exploring his journey from childhood to adulthood. With its high-quality binding and easy-to-read page layout, Hunger of Memory makes for a great gift or keepsake. It provides an invaluable value for money, making it an essential addition to any bookshelf.

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's memoir, Hunger Of Memory: The Education Of Richard Rodriguez, is a powerful exploration of the struggle between his Mexican heritage and his American identity.In Hunger Of Memory: The Education Of Richard Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez takes readers on a journey through his personal experience of reconciling his Mexican heritage with his American identity. Through his captivating memoir, Rodriguez conveys the struggles and triumphs that come with trying to find a sense of belonging in two vastly different worlds. This thought-provoking story offers insight into the challenges of navigating different cultures, and is sure to leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the power of identity.
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Details of Hunger of Memory: An Autobiography of Education by Richard Rodriguez Jr.

  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0553382519
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0553382518
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Dial Press Trade Paperback; Reprint edition
  • Customer Reviews: 4.2/5 stars of 625 ratings
  • Hispanic American Demographic Studies: Hispanic American Demographic Studies
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 224 pages
  • Hispanic & Latin Biographies: Hispanic & Latin Biographies
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  • Memoirs (Books): Memoirs
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 7.6 ounces
  • Best Sellers Rank: #92 in Hispanic American Demographic Studies#128 in Hispanic & Latin Biographies#9,840 in Memoirs

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Walter Mazil: It paralles my own experience except I wasn’t as successful as the author.

United States on Dec 25, 2023

fatma: alte Edition aber in guter Verfassung

Germany on Nov 02, 2023

Kindle Customer: This book should be read by every student who is the first person in their family to go to college. Particularly if they grew up speaking a language other than English. These students lose their native culture by choice to become "American" and often their children want to regain the family's culture that their parents have lost.
I taught English as a second language and saw many families fall apart as the children went on to college and almost felt ashamed of their hard working but uneducated parents. Sad!
This is one boy's experience of how this happened to him. It is well written and illuminating.

United States on Jun 25, 2023

Amazon Customer: I bought it for a friend's birthday present. I haven't read this but I admire the writer.

Canada on Apr 07, 2017

Vincent: This book was introduced to me by one of my English Teachers. Rodriquez offers a fascinating perspective that some of us non-native American speakers can relate to. This experience has a hidden but major impact on Rodriquez's life and occurs between the time of transition from his Spanish speaking life into the public language of English. As Rodriguez's progresses through his life, he makes us contemplate the effect of the public language into his Education and how it distanced his intimate relation with his parents.

United States on Jan 18, 2016

Fronteraboy93: My older brother, a recent graduate from George Washington Law School, recommended me this book. Richard's autobiography had me captivated from the first word to the last. I don't know if it was the similarities between my own life with his, or because he spoke the very truth of affirmative action. Either way, this is a must read for all Mexican-Americans who want something to relate to, or for someone who wants to garner more knowledge of a middle-class Chicano living in this great country!

United States on Jan 08, 2015

Paisley Princess: They say that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. However, it is much harder to navigate the language of culture, which Richard Rodriguez mastered well. Rodriguez's story plays out the same as way many second-generation Americans; he begins his educational career in parochial school, where he only knows 50 words of English. He is forced by Nuns to assimilate to American culture and learn the language, in doing so he leave some of his own Hispanic upbringing behind. His parents feel the pressure by Nuns as well, who insist that the Rodriguez's speak English at home. Rodriguez succeeds in school, goes to Stanford University, and begins a teaching career. He doesn't make himself visible in the Chicano studies program nor is he a supporter of Affirmative Action, which he feels designates persons of color as needing preferential treatment because they can't compete because of their race. Throughout his life he struggles to master remaining true to his roots, but understanding how his education leaves him out of touch from other Hispanics who never had the breaks Rodriguez had. As a first-generation college graduate I can relate to the struggles Rodriquez experienced,...

United States on Apr 16, 2014

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ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0553382519 1510766804 1544512287
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0553382518 978-1510766808 978-1544512280
Publisher ‏ ‎ Dial Press Trade Paperback; Reprint edition Skyhorse Publishing; Standard Edition Lioncrest Publishing
Customer Reviews 4.2/5 stars of 625 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 24,433 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 91,143 ratings
Hispanic American Demographic Studies Hispanic American Demographic Studies
Paperback ‏ ‎ 224 pages
Hispanic & Latin Biographies Hispanic & Latin Biographies
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Memoirs (Books) Memoirs
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 7.6 ounces 1.75 pounds 1.34 pounds
Best Sellers Rank #92 in Hispanic American Demographic Studies#128 in Hispanic & Latin Biographies#9,840 in Memoirs #1 in Immunology #1 in Vaccinations#1 in Virology #142 in Health, Fitness & Dieting
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