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Brownsville

By: Oscar Casares
Narrated by: Luis Moreno
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Oscar Casares' debut collection of short stories was selected as an ALA Notable book and received tremendous praise from publications ranging from the New York Times and the Washington Post to Entertainment Weekly. These nine stories follow a collection of unforgettable characters trying to get by while living in the South Texas border town of Brownsville.©2003 Oscar Casares (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Fiction Historical Fiction Latino American Short Stories United States World Literature
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"Casares...remakes a territory into his own fictional universe..." (Tim Gautreaux)
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I enjoyed listing to this book. The short stories don’t necessarily reflect a culture of Brown people . While I valued this writer’s work I caution all readers not to make generalizations of cultures that they are unfamiliar with.

This writer has provided us interesting stories. I especially enjoyed the last story of the 65 year old woman who bowled.

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These were not always stories where something happened but always stories first and foremost about people, and, especially if you're from the Rio Grande Valley, about people you know. The short storiea were very much from the Valley, with their references and the way they showed how the Valley truly is, with all its flaws that may not be apparent if they don't affect you. But, they also showed good things about the people who live there; the reasons why the Valley stays with you no matter how long you've been away.

A love letter to the Valley, with all its scars.

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