La Vida a Muerte de Nina Simone

Por medio de una escritura clara, amena y absorbente, los relatos que nos ofrece Son de letras nos harán compartir situaciones peculiares, a veces hilarantes, otras emotivas, pero siempre atractivas. Acompañaremos la difícil decisión del hijo, que descubre una cita secreta en un bolsillo del traje de su padre, recién fallecido. Veremos el reencuentro fortuito y de madurez, en un ascensor, con el primer amor. Viviremos los flirteos rivales de juventud entre hermanos. Presenciaremos un parto repentino, inesperado, en pleno atraco de un banco. También conoceremos al tío Manuel que,...

Una de las paginas mas significativas de nuestra historia revolucionaria es la que consigna los hechos de la gesta maderista, y muy particularmente el papel que en ellos desempeno el general Felipe Angeles. Militar de carrera, director del Colegio Militar, y uno de los hombres que de principio a fin permanecio leal al presidente Madero, la historia personal de Felipe Angeles se entremezcla en la epica de los primeros protagonistas de la contienda.

A powerful, honest memoir by two sisters -- one a star on Orange Is the New Black, one a trans woman and activist -- about transitioning, family, allyship, and the path to self-realization. When Selenis Leyva's parents adopted a baby into their warm, loving family, Selenis was immediately smitten. The pair were always close; Selenis showered her younger sibling with affection, who in turn looked up to Selenis and followed her everywhere. The siblings realized, almost at the same moment, that the younger of the two was struggling with their identity. As Marizol transitioned and fought to...

As thousands of other Latin Americans, the Marin family immigrated to the US in search of a better life. With no knowledge of the English language, no scholarships or other benefits, Rosario braved her way through our competitive society. Her life story, set amidst some truly tragic events, is a statement to a life of perseverance, commitment, trust, and love. It is also a testimony that proves that the only real boundaries are those we impose on ourselves. It is a fount of inspiration for all of us who encounter adversity every day of our lives.