Who is caring for the maid's children? -- Becoming the maid's daughter -- Being the maid's daughter -- Passing and rebelling -- Leaving "home" -- Making a home -- Beyond liberty place
Summary
At a very young age, Olivia left her family and traditions in Mexico to live with her mother, Carmen, in one of Los Angeles's most exclusive and nearly all-white gated communities. Based on over twenty years of research, noted scholar Mary Romero brings Olivia's remarkable story to life. We watch as she struggles through adolescence, declares her independence and eventually goes off to college and becomes a successful professional. Much of her extraordinary story is told in Olivia's voice and we hear of both her triumphs and her setbacks. We hear the painful realization of wanting to claim a M
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-263) and index
