Soy Bracero

Por Erika Vazquez-Aguilar y David A. Vazquez

Between 1942 and 1964, men from different parts of Mexico left their lands and families seeking an opportunity for prosperity in the Unites States as Braceros. Their job was to work the agricultural fields of the United States while American citizens manufactured weapons or joined the fighting lines of WWII. Braceros were instrumental in placing the U.S. as an agricultural power.

While Braceros were in the U.S. they encountered poor working and living conditions, not to mention despotism, cruelty, and racism from foremen, ranchers, authorities, and residents of the United States alike.

My grandfather, Eleuterio Vazquez Sanchez, left his town in the state of Jalisco, Mexico around 1954 to try his fortune in the United States as a Bracero. He left his wife, my grandmother, their three daughters, and his land behind for a chance at a better life. His departure not only affected him; it affected my grandmother and their children.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Xlibris US
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 29 jun 2011
• ISBN: 9781462886975

Erika Vazquez-Aguilar

Erika Vazquez-Aguilar was born in the border town of San Luis, Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico in 1972. She migrated to the United States with her mother and younger brother at the age of 11. For the first two years in the United States she was placed in ESL classes to learn the English language. Those first two years were the most miserable school years of her life as she experienced teasing and bullying by some of her peers because she seemed different to them. She began writing poetry while in high school, yet did not develop as a writer until after she took Spanish Literature classes while completing her Bachelor’s Degree. Her poetry is a reflection of her environment and the reaction it provokes within her. Erika currently lives in Yuma, AZ with her husband Francisco, and her children, Kamyla and Keilem.

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Copyright © 2011 by Erika Vazquez-Aguilar.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2011909698

ISBN: Hardcover    978-1-4628-8696-8

ISBN: Softcover      978-1-4628-8695-1

ISBN: Ebook          978-1-4628-8697-5

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Contents

Soy Bracero

Crumb of Gold

Migaja de Oro

History on my side

La Historia de mi Parte

No Tiene Nombre

Buen Cheque

Worth the Pay

Rain or Shine

Con Lluvia o Sol

Tren al Norte

Quebraespaldas

Mal Deseado

Estrellita de Talpa

Mujer de mi Alma

Woman of My Soul

Carta de Recomendación

Piel Morena

En La Gloria

Mi Tesoro

Petición

Desolación

Soledad

Añoranza

De Vuelta a Casa

En la Oscuridad

Le Canto al Campo (1ra parte)

Le Canto al Campo (2da Parte)

Mujer de un Solo Hombre

Desde la Ventana

I Want You

Mexican Hands

Rugged Hands

Signs

Letreros

Del Campo eres Bracero

Stooped Over

Jorobado

Dedication/Dedicatoria

Este libro va dedicado a todos los Braceros, a sus esposas, y a sus hijos;

especialmente a mis abuelos, Pa Tello y Ma Juana

por el ejemplo de fortaleza que nos dejaron.

To my children, Kamyla and Keilem; you are my pride and joy.

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