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Slow, removed and heartbreaking story of what choices a father makes to give hope to only one of his twin sons. A rare insight into Trinidad in the 1980‘s and its disintegration into corruption and poverty. The book has gotten very mixed reviews because the plot‘s crucial points are played out in the mind of a man we, the reader, can not understand. Haunting. #trinidad #sjpbookclub

I found the literary device of speaking to the author‘s unborn (and unwanted) daughter too much of a trick but otherwise found this memoir to be insightful about the role poverty plays in limiting opportunities in the US. I also found her very gutsy and wild grandmother to be inspirational. #sjpbookclub