(3.5 stars) This is the story of a mixed marriage: an American woman who married into a traditional Mexican family in the 1930's. The Story of My Mexican Marriage by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino. She writes with great appreciation and by the end of the book she had embraced her way of life. Letters From a Hill Farm Gollancz, 1954 - Authors, American - 248 pages. Nacar, The White Deer enlarges upon a note in the history of the Manila galleon, the Spanish vessel that plied between the Orient and Acapulco, New Spain (now Mexico). This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. $250+ orders. This book won the Newbery Medal in 1966. But it was also very funny, and very informative about Mexican culture; dwelling on the good things about it and not on the bad. When Elizabeth Borton accepted a writing engagement down in Mexico, she didnt expect that she would return a week or so later, engaged to a native of that land. The book begins with Melody explaining about a firefly hovering over her hand. I had my hair tied up in a scarf and I was wearing a large black hat as well as sun glasses. Frisbee: A Book Journal 3.88 . Overrall I give it a 3 out of 5. The male and female authors are Caucasian, African-American, Abenaki, and Korean-American. All of this to say that I enjoyed this book greatly. Elizabeth, having carved out her domesticniche after significant struggle, agrees, but states that she is deeply happy, and that she now fully enjoys themore positiveaspects of this steeped-in-tradition world. The author has a great sense of humor and of course it is interesting reading about some of the crazy Mexican customs that she had to endure. Fun read! However, many of the things she tells about were the same in Spain in those same years. Though it was for school I think it was better than some of the or school books that I have read. Loved this window into early 20th century Mexican life! This special young peoples edition presents the humor and the insights of a remarkable woman and her contact with an era which is now past, but not to be forgotten. Also available as audio book on audible.com. This is a book that is often put on young adult shelves, but I (very much an adult) really enjoyed the story of a young women journalist that falls in love and marries a Mexican. Having lived in Mexico for a short time myself, I felt like I was re-living some of those experiences through hers. Did not like how it was written so gave up on reading it. It is like stepping back a hundred years. When she returned to the United States a week later, they were engaged, and after their marriage they settled in Monterrey, close to his family. I have not read this edition. Wonderful, he decided, aloud. I appreciate the unique opportunity the author gives to take a glimpse inside Mexican culture. Interesting about Mexican culture. The story of an American woman's marriage to a Mexican and her assimilation into Mexican culture and appreciation for it's heritage. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. allowances, bargaining, and dramatic Latin emotions. She finds herselfsometimes hilariouslycoping with servants, daily food allowances, bargaining . It is a great love story and tells us so much about Mexican culture. Delightful. Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. My Heart Lies South. I was pleasantly surprised by the manner in which it reads, more like a discussion of culture than like the romance-type novel I had supposed it to be. Google . Nacar, The White Deer: A Story of Old Mexico. I am afraid I am not at all familiar with Mexican society of the time period of the memoir the 1930s or even ofthe present day but after readingMy Heart Lies SouthI have a clear and mostly positive impression of a world in which family comes before all else, and in which women, though subject to the strictest of behavioural expectations from their menfolk, have an enormous influence and hidden power, which they can wield for either good or ill. Elizabeths family, visiting some years after her marriage, shake their heads in wonder and tell Elizabeth that she has wandered into a world frozen in the 1800s. It has a few slightly more "risque" parts, but I placed it under "juvenile" fiction because it is very mild by today's standards. Cat *living for the One who breaths life into me*. Also available as audio book on audible.com. Hilarious! Alternately touching and hilarious. After we finished and loved I, Juan de Pareja, we started on the autobiography of its author. The author has a great sense of humor and of course it is interesting reading about some of the crazy Mexican customs that she had to endure. I read this book because I had enjoyed her Newberry winner I, Juan de Pareja many years ago, and wanted to read another book by her. I just finished a version of this book that is not the "young people's edition." Reading the End (formerly Jennys Books) This just may be my favorite read of 2013. He sang all the way to Monterrey. This just may be my favorite read of 2013. Did not like how it was written so gave up on reading it. He also takes her dancing, in company with a respectable engaged couple, a situation that made all of Monterrey society take note. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. What a great look into the Mexican culture! The entire family enjoyed learning about another era with its life in a small town in Mexico. These are merely meant to be a measure of the book's success in meeting my hopes and expectations as a reader. Formally on the afternoon of the next day, I was taken to call on Mamacita. My Heart Lies South: The Story of My Mexican Marriage Elizabeth Borton de Trevio Crowell, 1953 - Americans- 248 pages 1Review An account of an American ex-newspaper-woman's marriage and. "Why yes," I agreed, thinking this must be a gag. Laughing and crying at parts. . Elizabeth continued with her successful writing career after her marriage, managed to find time to keep up with her music, created abeloved home, and adapted very well to the expectations of her in-laws, while still staying in close contact with her American friends and relations. After we finished and loved I, Juan de Pareja, we started on the autobiography of its author. Gentle, easy read, an enjoyable story about life in northern Mexico a long time ago. Hardcover. My boys and I just could not follow the book. Some years passed (well, six years, to be exact, because Mom moved in 2007, and much of what I brought home is still in temporary storage here, still waiting to be dealt with and honestly, the only boxes Ive cracked open are the ones full of books) and then one dayI looked at My Heart Lies Southagain. The Captive Reader Again a big thanks to Leslie for this awesome book. I have not read this edition. But it was also very funny, and very informative about Mexican culture; dwelling on the good things about it and not on the bad. This is Miss Borton. Cat *living for the One who breaths life into me*. He presents the paradox (contradictory statement) that the child is the father of the . Bentley Rumble Im a bit taken aback by the Heart-y-ness of the titles definitely working the theme to the utmost! Had not read since high school, and it definitely hits different as a wife and mother and mistress of my own home. I just finished a version of this book that is not the "young people's edition." It has many funny parts and it teaches a bit about Mexico through the experiences of the author. This edition: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1953. Where My Heart is #1. In this vivid autobiography, Newbery Award winning author Elizabeth Borton de Trevio brings to life her experiences with the culture and the faith of a civilization so close to the United States, but rarely appreciated or understood. After our beer in Vallecillo, Luis sang other songs. Excellent memoir, filled with cultural detail and so well written that I never wanted it to end. Very nice, commented the chauffeur from the front seat. Luckily Mamacitaand Papacito, Elizabeths new parents-in-law, are firmly behind her, andguide Elizabeth through the maze of proper behaviour, and cover up her most blatant mistakes. In her travels, she met Luis who almost immediately started courting her, unbeknownst to her at that time. Barb, this sounds so interesting! 1Ratings 6 Want to read 0 Currently reading 2 Have read My heart lies south Edit Overview View 3 Editions Details Reviews Lists Related Books What an enjoyable read. Get help and learn more about the design. Such an enjoyable story. She returns to Monterrey a year later as Senora de Trevino, to chronicle the touching, sometimes hilarious, story of a thoroughly modern American woman who moves back in time to love and win the love of her new Mexican family. I learnt a lot :). Elizabeth Borton de Trevino, however, remained in her adopted Mexico for the rest of her life. Though it was for school I think it was better than some of the or school books that I have read. There, however, she ended up as a journalist for The Boston Herald where her music background and her fluency in Spanish established her as an interviewer of international celebrity. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. The Indextrious Reader Now sing Farolito.'. (3.5 stars) This is the story of a mixed marriage: an American woman who married into a traditional Mexican family in the 1930's. The Literature includes several mature works. It is the 1930s, the years following the painful ones of political turmoil for Mexico, and ones, for America, of increasing change in the role of women. And so begins the adventure of a lifetime. Now the sun began to go down and long violet shadows crept across the plain. Originally published in 1953 and speaking about events mostly from the 30s. What happens when a thoroughly twentieth-century American lady journalist becomes a Mexican seora in nineteen-thirties provincial Monterrey? Her style is so engaging and humorous that it's fun to read over and over again. She gladly makes fun of herself when the occasion requires, and that is part of the appeal. Narrated by: Karen Savage. Of course! It was a very pleasant read as well. 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