The story is well written in that it addresses the complexities of family dynamics and how our past impacts our future. The truth is buried with her mom Lupe, but a single photo will begin to unravel it all. Carmen’s world is upended when she learns the truth that would forever change how she identifies. Family secrets, trauma, forgiveness, ethnicity, ancestry and sexual identity are at the epicenter of this story. Unfortunately, often times it’s not until a major life altering event occurs that the truth of any matter begins to reveal itself. I admired Carmen’s tenacity that she maintained grace and self-compassion. Carmen, a child of immigrants inherited navigating life in a very white world battling a very hypocritical American society filled with racism, colorism and patriarchy. The story honed in on so many important topics. Why Didn’t You Tell Me? Is an unflinchingly raw and provocative deep dive into finding oneself. Carmen Rita Wong.Īn emotionally charged and barrier breaking memoir. “When you bury the truth, you bury it alive”. Raw vulnerability of dogged hope and an inextinguishable desire to know the truth. W Why Didn’t You Tell Me? A Memoir by Carmen Rita Wong An emotionally charged and barrier breaking memoir. Why Didn’t You Tell Me? A Memoir by Carmen Rita Wong Raw vulnerability of dogged hope and an inextinguishable desire to know the truth. By writing extensively of her life’s tribulations and wry observations on human nature and relationships, Anna Bella rises above negativity while uplifting herself and her audience.ġ of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars Though she can be very serious, she loves to laugh and make others laugh along with her.
She enjoys dancing, experimenting with multicultural cuisines, and spending time with friends.
ANNA BELLA STELLA IISA ISA DOORIA TRIAL
Though she has always worn rose-colored glasses, she has learned through trial and error to balance optimism with realism, and sees the world with ever-growing discernment. This surgical nurse is a lover of the arts, an avid reader, a passionate writer, a hopeless romantic, and a mother of four. Always interested in bettering herself and being financially independent, she obtained her BSN and AA degrees and dabbled in an embalming course. Marrying at an early age, she courageously relocated to Florida in 1995, with periods of her life spent traveling back and forth from New York. After migrating to the United States in 1987, she connected with extended family, made a variety of friends, and attended high school. This surgical nurse is a lover of the arts, an avid reader, a passionate writer, a hopeless romantic, and a mother of four Born in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Anna Bella spent her formative years maintaining her faith and hope in the good things to come, despite enduring difficulties and discouragement. Born in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Anna Bella spent her formative years maintaining her faith and hope in the good things to come, despite enduring difficulties and discouragement.
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