In 2009, Raquel Cepeda embarked on an exploration of her genealogy using ancestral DNA testing to uncover the truth about her family and the tapestry of races and ethnicities that came together in an ambiguous mix in her features, resulting in "a beautiful story of reconciliation and redemption" (Huffington Post) with her identity and what it means to be Latina. Digging through memories long buried, Cepeda journeyed not only into...
Well-written memoirs offer windows into exclusive worlds, whether wild adventures, remote locales, or distinct moments in history. These first-person accounts of the U.S. immigration experience shed light on a variety of cultures, historic events, and personal circumstances.