Taking Hold: From Migrant Childhood to Columbia University - Rilegato

Jimenez, Francisco

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ISBN 10: 0547632304 ISBN 13: 9780547632308

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015

Riassunto

In this fourth book in his award-winning memoir series, Francisco Jimenez leaves everything behind in California—a loving family, a devoted girlfriend, and the culture that shaped him— to attend Columbia University in New York City.

With few true accounts of the Latino experience in America, Francisco Jimenez’s work comes alive with telling details about the warmth and resiliency of family and the quest for identity against seemingly impossible odds.

"Many [students] have commented that your books give them hope and coruage and, thanks to you, many are seriously thinking about college for the first time in their lives" --John Padula, teacher, Boston Public Schools

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"Simply written but full of beautiful details, this book should inspire every citizen of our diverse and changing world." —VOYA “From strawberry fields to the Ivory Tower, Santa Clara University professor was a class act.” —San Jose Mercury News “‘Taking Hold’ is an engaging, inspiring account of a migrant worker turned Ivy League graduate.” —New York Daily News "There is a humble sincerity and earnest plainspokenness to Jiménez’s prose. His ingratiating storytelling—who else could make these years of adulthood such a compelling read for teens?—make us root for him to succeed." —Horn Book Magazine "With characteristic grace and insight, [Jimenez] describes his new life in the grit and crush of Manhattan, the initial alienation of being a misfit among peers...and the strain of missing his family and girlfriend in California." —Booklist "An eloquent work about overcoming poverty to receive an advanced education." —School Library Journal  

"Simply written but full of beautiful details, this book should inspire every citizen of our diverse and changing world." —VOYA “From strawberry fields to the Ivory Tower, Santa Clara University professor was a class act.” —San Jose Mercury News “‘Taking Hold’ is an engaging, inspiring account of a migrant worker turned Ivy League graduate.” —New York Daily News "There is a humble sincerity and earnest plainspokenness to Jiménez’s prose. His ingratiating storytelling—who else could make these years of adulthood such a compelling read for teens?—make us root for him to succeed." —Horn Book Magazine "With characteristic grace and insight, [Jimenez] describes his new life in the grit and crush of Manhattan, the initial alienation of being a misfit among peers...and the strain of missing his family and girlfriend in California." —Booklist  

Reaching Out2009 Pura Belpré Honor Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2009 (star) “Rooted in the past, Jiménez’s story is also about the continuing struggle to make it in America, not only for immigrant kids but also for those in poor families who struggle to break free. Never melodramatic or self-important, the spare episodes will draw readers with the quiet daily detail of work, anger, sorrow, and hope." —Booklist, starred review 
"[S]imply and eloquently told. An inspiring account of a remarkable journey." —Kirkus 

"No one who reads these life stories will forget them. Jiménez reaches out to let us walk in his shoes, feel his pain and pride, joy and sorrow, regrets and hope. All three books should be required reading for Californians. Students of Mexican heritage will see themselves. The rest of us will better understand what it takes to make this journey. And we'll all be hanging on for the next book." —Sacramento Bee  Breaking Through

2002 Pura Belpré Honor for Narrative

Americas Award

ALA Best Book for Young Adults

ALA Notable Book for Children

Booklist Editors' Choice

 

(star) "The images are powerful . . . this is a book for many readers, who may discover an America they didn't know was here."—Booklist, ALA, starred review

 

for The Christmas Gift: El regalo de Navidad

ALA Notable

 

(star) "Told both in English and in Spanish, this bittersweet tale is base on an incident from Jiménez's childhood in a family of migrant farm workers."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

 

The Circuit

"Highly recommended for both pleasure listening and for classroom use and discussion." --School Library Journal

"Readers of this book will gain insight into...the lives of immigrant families." --Book Links

"Simply written but full of beautiful details, this book should inspire every citizen of our diverse and changing world." —VOYA “From strawberry fields to the Ivory Tower, Santa Clara University professor was a class act.” —San Jose Mercury News “‘Taking Hold’ is an engaging, inspiring account of a migrant worker turned Ivy League graduate.” —New York Daily News

"Simply written but full of beautiful details, this book should inspire every citizen of our diverse and changing world." —VOYA “From strawberry fields to the Ivory Tower, Santa Clara University professor was a class act.” —San Jose Mercury News “‘Taking Hold’ is an engaging, inspiring account of a migrant worker turned Ivy League graduate.” —New York Daily News "There is a humble sincerity and earnest plainspokenness to Jiménez’s prose. His ingratiating storytelling—who else could make these years of adulthood such a compelling read for teens?—make us root for him to succeed." —Horn Book Magazine  

L'autore:

Francisco Jimenez immigrated from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, to California, where he worked for many years in the fields with his family. He received both his master's degree and his Ph.D. from Columbia University and is now chairman of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department at Santa Clara University. He lives in Santa Clara, California, with his family.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0547632304
• ISBN 13: 9780547632308
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 191