I, Rigoberta Menchú: An Indian Woman in Guatemala by Rigoberta Menchú Tum
This book is an autobiographical account of a woman who grew up in a small village in Guatemala during a time of extreme political turmoil. Despite facing poverty, racism, and violence, she becomes a prominent activist for indigenous rights. Her story provides a firsthand account of the hardships and injustices faced by the indigenous people in Guatemala, and her tireless fight for their rights eventually leads her to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
The 1169th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- Guatemalan
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 250-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Spanish
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