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I, Rigoberta Menchú

An Indian Woman in Guatemala
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I, Rigoberta Menchú is a powerful biography that delves into the life of Rigoberta Menchú, a K'iche' Maya woman from Guatemala. The book highlights her experiences with the struggles of the indigenous community, the impact of civil conflict, and her personal journey of activism and resistance. Through her story, Menchú brings attention to the broader issues of oppression and the fight for indigenous rights.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in the compelling life story of a courageous Guatemalan activist. This memoir provides a powerful account of the struggles for indigenous rights and human dignity in the face of oppression, offering an eye-opening perspective on social justice and resilience.

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I, Rigoberta Menchú

Rigoberta Menchu suffered gross injustice and hardship in her early life: her brother, father and mother were murdered by the Guatemalan military. This book conveys the traditional beliefs of her community and her personal response to feminist and socialist ideas.

The best-selling account of the life of Latin American peasant woman and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

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Now a global bestseller, the remarkable life of Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan peasant woman, reflects on the experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America.

Menchú suffered gross injustice and hardship in her early life: her brother, father and mother were murdered by the Guatemalan military. She learned Spanish and turned to catechistic work as an expression of political revolt as well as religious commitment.

Menchú vividly conveys the traditional beliefs of her community and her personal response to feminist and socialist ideas. Above all, these pages are illuminated by the enduring courage and passionate sense of justice of an extraordinary woman.

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I, Rigoberta Menchú is praised for its compelling depiction of severe repression, dire poverty, and harsh racism, serving as a powerful call to conscience. It offers a captivating and heartfelt portrayal of a people's culture, becoming essential within the multicultural literary canon. The book is widely regarded as an exceptional and impactful document by notable commentators.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844674183

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ann Wright
  • Introduction by Elisabeth Burgos-Debray
  • Edited by Elisabeth Burgos-Debray

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Rigoberta Menchú received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her efforts to end the oppression of indigenous peoples in Guatemala.

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