The defining moments of our lives are remembered by specific details. The memories of these moments can easily be triggered when least expected. Good or bad, a particular sight, a distinct scent, a familiar noise, or a sweet taste can bring back a moment as if it was being relieved. Esmeralda Santiago faced an experience that took her back to the days of her childhood in the short story “Guavas”. Santiago passed through a fruit display in the local grocery store when she was caught off guard. The sight of an unripened guava reminded her of a simpler time. Examining the fruit, touching its course skin, recalling the difficult way to eat it, and remembering its sweet, unforgettable taste, Santiago thought of the last time she bite into the
