I researched Latino authors with a drive to identify someone who resonated with my journey, my story. I came to a deep appreciation for Sandra Cisneros’s Chicano identity, her life, and her personal experiences that lead her down a path that gave way to her distinct voice so many around the world can embrace and connect with. Her voice is her own and through her writing encourages the reader to explore their voice and contribution from their own life’s journey. You will be intrigued with Cisneros stories, vignettes, and use of language that invites the reader to experience the challenges of navigating in between two worlds, her Mexican and Anglo-American cultures.
Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago, Illinois December 20, 1954 to Alfredo Cisneros de Moral and Elvira Cordero Anguiano. She was the only girl, in a family of six brothers. Her family migrated from Mexico City to Chicago often due to her father’s longing for his homeland. Cisneros found herself, in the early years disoriented and lonesome, which gave way to discover her voice. Her family made their roots in a small house in a poor Chicago neighborhood. Her schooling was described as heavily focused in books and writing. It …show more content…
Her writing space consisted of findings from flea markets. These items she enjoyed looking at. In “The House on Mango Street” she describes a space that filled her with light. It’s a room she can be quiet and still and listen to the voices inside herself.” (pp. xii, Introduction) The small vignettes stirred my memories of longing for someone to understand me without explaining. In The House on Mango Street Cisneros described herself as “a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor.” (pp.9) This resonated with me in the sense that often one can feel a weight and longing to be released and noticed signified through the red balloon depicted in the
Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago, Illinois December 20, 1954 to Alfredo Cisneros de Moral and Elvira Cordero Anguiano. She was the only girl, in a family of six brothers. Her family migrated from Mexico City to Chicago often due to her father’s longing for his homeland. Cisneros found herself, in the early years disoriented and lonesome, which gave way to discover her voice. Her family made their roots in a small house in a poor Chicago neighborhood. Her schooling was described as heavily focused in books and writing. It …show more content…
Her writing space consisted of findings from flea markets. These items she enjoyed looking at. In “The House on Mango Street” she describes a space that filled her with light. It’s a room she can be quiet and still and listen to the voices inside herself.” (pp. xii, Introduction) The small vignettes stirred my memories of longing for someone to understand me without explaining. In The House on Mango Street Cisneros described herself as “a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor.” (pp.9) This resonated with me in the sense that often one can feel a weight and longing to be released and noticed signified through the red balloon depicted in the