While I’m wary of picking up non-fiction titles, and even more wary of writing about them, this one book made me super glad for having chosen to read it. It opened my eyes up to the blazing and majestic personality of one of the most prominent icons in Latino literature circles, Julia de Burgos. What captivated me most was the fact that the author decided to move away from focusing on mundane tragedy-cantered themes of memoirs, and has focused instead on taking us through the life and times of de Burgos, starting with her fiery political thoughts, her impact on the generations, and how de Burgos set lasting standards in the field of Latino writing. An absolute treat for memoir lovers.