Hunger of Memory by Richard Rodriguez
"Hunger of Memory" is a memoir that explores the complexities of assimilation and cultural identity. The author recounts his journey as a child of Mexican immigrants growing up in America, detailing his struggles to balance his Mexican heritage with his American surroundings. From learning English in a Roman Catholic school to earning a PhD from an Ivy League university, the author grapples with feelings of alienation and the loss of his private identity, prompting a deep examination of what it means to be an "American."
The 3579th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 195-220
- Words
- 63,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- The Well-Educated Mind (Book)