Rodrigo - Couverture rigide

Tapia, Robert S

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1491774312 ISBN 13 : 9781491774311

Editeur : iUniverse, 2015

Synopsis

Rodrigo Pardavé is just eight when his father immigrates from Mexico to the United States in search of a better life for his family. Although his father writes and sends money often, it is never enough to satisfy the basic needs of the family. Finally, five years later, Rodrigo's father is able to bring his family to Chicago where he hopes they will all immerse in their adoptive culture. However, Rodrigo is not as willing to assimilate to the American way of life as his father had hoped.

Rodrigo, feeling confused and isolated living in the United States, finds refuge in his identity and heritage as he embarks on a coming-of-age journey through adolescence during the turbulent 1960s. When he turns eighteen and registers for the draft, heated and intense arguments erupt between his parents about Rodrigo's military duty. His parents send him back to Mexico City just as the Vietnam conflict begins. Three years later as the war rages on, Rodrigo realizes that his impulsive younger brother is about to turn eighteen. Knowing that his brother will likely register for the draft and choose to fight in Vietnam rather than flee the country causes Rodrigo to reflect on his own character and ultimately face a difficult decision.

In this fascinating tale based on true events, a young Mexican man attempts to acclimate to a new way of life and somehow survive the American dream during 1960s America.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Rodrigo Pardavé is just eight when his father immigrates from Mexico to the United States in search of a better life for his family. Although his father writes and sends money often, it is never enough to satisfy the basic needs of the family. Finally, five years later, Rodrigo's father is able to bring his family to Chicago where he hopes they will all immerse in their adoptive culture. However, Rodrigo is not as willing to assimilate to the American way of life as his father had hoped.

Rodrigo, feeling confused and isolated living in the United States, finds refuge in his identity and heritage as he embarks on a comingofage journey through adolescence during the turbulent 1960s. When he turns eighteen and registers for the draft, heated and intense arguments erupt between his parents about Rodrigo's military duty. His parents send him back to Mexico City just as the Vietnam conflict begins. Three years later as the war rages on, Rodrigo realizes that his impulsive younger brother is about to turn eighteen. Knowing that his brother will likely register for the draft and choose to fight in Vietnam rather than flee the country causes Rodrigo to reflect on his own character and ultimately face a difficult decision.

In this fascinating tale based on true events, a young Mexican man attempts to acclimate to a new way of life and somehow survive the American dream during 1960s America.

Biographie de l'auteur

Robert S. Tapia was born in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States in 1960. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. After his military service, he continued his education and obtained a PhD in Philosophy. Dr. Tapia and his wife, Laura, have two daughters and live in Chicago, Illinois.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: iUniverse
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1491774312
• ISBN 13: 9781491774311
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 228
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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