Esmeralda Santiago Quote
I would just as soon remain jamona than shed that many tears over a man.
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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.