Victor and Jaqueline Torres imagined moving to the U.S. would bring happiness and prosperity-instead they found a world of frustration. While Victor put long hours into his restaurant business, Jaqui devoted her life to her daughters, until they grew up and moved on. Even their eldest, Victoria, is torn trying to reconcile being the perfect Argentine daughter and an independent American woman. Antonio and Lucia Orteli face the same realities, especially when their only son Eric leaves their close-knit Argentine community in pursuit of his own dreams.When Eric unexpectedly shows up at the Argentine Club-the heart of the Argentine community in southern California-he starts a series of events that will bring these two families closer than ever. New relationships are formed and old ones are put to the test, as everyone must learn how to balance different cultures-and different dreams-without hurting those they love. (Goodreads.com)
This book comes out 9/25 and $13.99 in paperback.
This was chick lit with Latina influence. It was a fast read but I loved the themes of dreams and Independence. There was also 7 reading guide questions in English and Spanish. There was also honoring parents traditions/culture and being more modern.
Another theme was honest communication like when Victoria/Eric and what happens in their friendship or Carmen and wanting to change her major to something she loves or Jaqueline/Victor and this miscommunication over money or lack of relationship.
The Argentine Club was where many things happened and it did help foster community spirit and help the community with those trying to remember their history. I wished I had somewhere like this growing up.
Page 314--You and the girls are making me think I need to take more chances. Live while I still can. Enjoy life a little more without expecting any of you to meet my needs.
I liked this book and Give this book 4 out of 5 stars. I liked it and would recommend it.
Great review. Sounds like a good book.
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