Description
From the perspective of a psychoanalyst's couch, the narrator recounts a peculiar childhood marked by a physical abnormality and a family's relentless efforts to correct it. This intimate narrative captures the voice of a young girl navigating life's complexities, keenly aware of both its joys and its inevitable sorrows. Through raw, unflinching prose and a blend of delicate yet bold humor, the story weaves together fragmented memories, charting a journey from Mexico City to France and back again. It ultimately forms a powerful portrait of an artist's formative years, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the transformative nature of experience.
Available Editions
paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Jun 16, 2015
ISBN: 9781609805265
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Body Where I Was Born by Guadalupe Nettel.