Women Writing Resistance : Essays from Latin America and the Caribbean

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Summary: The impressive writings of eighteen female writer-activists
Review: Compiled and edited by Jennifer Browdy De Hernandez (Professor of Literature and Gender Studies, Simon's Rock College of Bard), Women Writing Resistance: Essays On Latin America And The Caribbean features the impressive writings of eighteen female writer-activists who address their essays on art, feminism, and activism. A strongly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library Women's Studies" reading lists and reference collections, Women Writing Resistance showcases the writings of Marjorie Agosin; Emma Sepulveda; Julia Alvarez; Margaret Randall; Gloria Anzaldua; Elena Poniatowska; Ruth Behar; Raquel Parntoy; Rosario Castellanos; Alica Partnoy; Michelle Cliff; Judith Ortiz Cofer; Edwidge Danticat; Cherrie Moraga; Ruth Irupe Sanabria; Rigoberta Menchu; Jamaica Kincaid; and Aurora Levins Morales.

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Summary: A great book!
Review: The voices in this book are so strong, I never knew there were such powerful women writers in Latin America and the Caribbean. Now that I've gotten a taste, I want to read more! This is great book for anyone wanting to get a first look at what issues are important to women in these regions!