The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez
About the e book membership: Jenna Bush Hager — present co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna — independently chooses a e book every month that she personally loves. (“Jenna was not paid to point out these things and is unaffiliated with the authors and publishers“)
What Jenna mentioned concerning the e book: “We are ringing in year 5 (!!) of Read With Jenna with a DOUBLE book club pick for March! Get ready…this month we are pairing the beautiful new novel, “The Great Divide” by Cristina Henriquez with “The House on Mango Street,” by Sandra Cisneros in honor of its fortieth anniversary!
“The Great Divide” takes place within the early twentieth century on the Panama Canal, the place Omar, a younger laborer, goals of a greater future whereas enduring the tough realities of building work. His story intersects with Ada, a spirited teenager from Barbados, and John Oswald, a devoted scientist preventing malaria. Together, they change into entwined in a clandestine community, revealing the deep connections, sacrifices, and hopes of these drawn to the monumental undertaking.
“The House on Mango Street” is a coming-of-age novel that follows a younger Latina woman named Esperanza as she grows up in Chicago. Through a sequence of vignettes, Esperanza displays on her household, mates, and neighborhood, whereas grappling with problems with identification, belonging, and the will for a greater life.
These novels are complementary tales of ambition, identification, and resilience. “The Great Divide” is available in shops tomorrow, and accessible for preorder now! And look out for a brand new copy of “The House on Mango Street” with our sticker on it, or decide up your pre-loved one! Come learn with us!”
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