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For me, the person I was becoming when we left was erased, and another one was created.

Esmeralda Santiago

For me, the person I was becoming when we left was erased, and another one was created.

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About Esmeralda Santiago

Esmeralda Santiago (born May 17, 1948) is a Puerto Rican author known for her narrative memoirs and trans-cultural writing. Her impact extends beyond cultivating narratives as she paves the way for more coming-of-age stories about being a Latina in the United States, alongside navigating cultural dissonance through acculturation.