Karla Cornejo Villavicencio écrit avec perspicacité sur l'immigration, la musique, la beauté et la santé mentale. Ses essais et articles ont orné les pages de publications prestigieuses, révélant un intellect vif et une voix distinctive. À travers son œuvre, elle aborde des questions sociales et personnelles complexes, offrant aux lecteurs une compréhension profonde des préoccupations contemporaines. Son écriture séduit ceux qui recherchent une exploration réfléchie de thèmes importants.
A BARACK OBAMA FAVOURITE BOOK OF 2020A New York Times best book of 2020One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans.
Navigating the challenges of leaving her undocumented family behind for Harvard, Catalina grapples with PTSD and her sense of identity. As she immerses herself in the elite college culture, she becomes fascinated by a fellow student, an anthropology scholar who introduces her to her Andean heritage. Their relationship sparks a complex dynamic of attraction and cultural exploration, forcing Catalina to confront her identity and the choice between embracing a privileged life or returning to her precarious roots.