This Side of Providence
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A heartbreaking and hopeful portrait of a Puerto Rican family struggling in the states… Arcelia Perez fled Puerto Rico to escape a failed marriage and a history of abuse, but instead of finding her piece of the American dream, she ends up on the wrong side of Providence, Rhode Island. With three young children, Arcelia follows a rocky path that ultimately leads to prison and an agonizing drug withdrawal. But her real challenge comes when she's released. Now she must figure out how to stay clean and reunite the family that has unraveled in her absence. Through rotating narrators, we hear from the characters whose lives and futures are inextricably linked with Arcelia's own uncertain fate: her charming, street-savvy son, Cristo, and brilliant daughter Luz; their idealistic teacher, Miss Valentín, who battles her own demons; and the enigmatic Snowman, her landlord and confidante. This powerful story of hope and redemption reveals the un-acknowledged side of one of our oldest American cities, where even the bleakest of realities can't destroy the bonds between parent and child. Rich in humanity, This Side of Providence is a novel of exceptional force and originality.
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Harper, R. M. (2016). This Side of Providence. [United States], Turner Publishing Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Harper, Rachel M.. 2016. This Side of Providence. [United States], Turner Publishing Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Harper, Rachel M., This Side of Providence. [United States], Turner Publishing Company, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Harper, Rachel M.. This Side of Providence. [United States], Turner Publishing Company, 2016.
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