It takes the average reader 3 hours and 57 minutes to read Memories of Torreón, New Mexico by Judy Alderete Garcia
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Memories of Torreon, New Mexico is a collection of stories about the people of Torreon, New Mexico by the people of Torreon, edited by Judy Alderete Garcia. This book was written to preserve the unique culture, history and traditions of the people of the Manzano Mountains. It is also a way to educate others about the ever-changing culture of Nuevomexicanos. Here you will find stories about fiestas, matanzas, aguinaldos and the local curandera. There are also many universal themes like the flu epidemic of 1918, drought, educaton and religion. Just look at what one has said about Memories of Torreon, New Mexico and Stories from the Manzano Mountains (Judy's second book) "Thank you for publishing the Torreon and Manzano Mountain books. I disagree with your college professor. I think everyone would find the stories and mini-biographies interesting. I sure did. Most accounts are from a Hispanic perspective, and that added an interesting dimension for me. I am Anglo and was born in the Appalachian Mountains. But I too remember warm wood stoves and cold outhouses. I hid my lunch of biscuits from my more affluent classmates, similar to one child's memory of concealing tortillas. All the accounts detail our shared humanity--our dreams and aspirations, our love of family, our hardships. I now feel more connected to my new home, and I thank you for that. Please keep up the good work." Mike The content of this book is the same as Memories of Torreon, New Mexico with the matanza cover.
Memories of Torreón, New Mexico by Judy Alderete Garcia is 234 pages long, and a total of 59,436 words.
This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 24 minutes to read Memories of Torreón, New Mexico aloud.
Memories of Torreón, New Mexico is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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