Hey, Foreign Bodies! I was sent a few extra copies of Mexican American author Noé Álvarez’s brand new memoir Spirit Run and would love to gift a copy to one of you. Our giveaways are usually exclusive to subscribers (please help me fund this!) but because this book came completely free with multiple copies I’m returning the favor and including free sign-ups this time around.
In this rave-reviewed memoir, Álvarez writes about running the 6,000-mile Peace and Dignity Journeys marathon, an Indigenous movement that takes runners through native lands in Canada, the United States, Central America and through the Mexican territory Álvarez’s parents once left behind.
"Noé Álvarez's words beat with the pulse of our hemisphere. Through them, we encounter Mexican, Indigenous, and migrant stories that are distinctly, defiantly American. Spirit Run is an anthem to the landscape that holds our identities and traumas, and its profound power to heal them." —Francisco Cantú, author of The Line Becomes a River
I can’t wait to devour this book.
Want a copy? Comment with your favorite literary character and why you love ‘em and I’ll pick a winner* by Tuesday!
*Chosen through the Random.org generator, not my preference! ;-)
Wow, I have not read anything but nonfiction in a LONG time, but John Singer from Carson McCullers' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is my pick. I feel like I've spent my entire adult life trying to model this character's compassion, and the romance of his friendship with Spiros Antonapoulos, "The Greek", broke me in a million quiet places.
Jo from Little Women. I read the book first when I was a kid and then again recently because of the new movie (loved that too)! And I learned so many different things from her this time around. I love when characters age with you and teach you new things as you grow.
Ifemelu from Americanah - a wonderful story about race and trying to fit in (or not) in different spaces. I identify with how she wrangles with racial challenges in different areas of her life and learns from them, but isn’t apologetic about her own background, something I haven’t always excelled at.
Nayeli from Into the Beautiful North by Urrea!!! I love that book and she was such a badass. have u read it? don't want to give away spoilers:)
Wow, I have not read anything but nonfiction in a LONG time, but John Singer from Carson McCullers' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is my pick. I feel like I've spent my entire adult life trying to model this character's compassion, and the romance of his friendship with Spiros Antonapoulos, "The Greek", broke me in a million quiet places.
is it too much of a cliche to say hermione? XD
Jo from Little Women. I read the book first when I was a kid and then again recently because of the new movie (loved that too)! And I learned so many different things from her this time around. I love when characters age with you and teach you new things as you grow.
Gotta go with my boy Atticus...shaped a lot of my life. Recently saw Sorkin's play and bawled like a baby. gonna make him my bio pic lol
I love Ramona Quimby! Her unabashed enthusiasm for life and her unbridled expression of her feelings is a delight.
Oscar Wao. My favorite nerdy hopeless romantic.
Ifemelu from Americanah - a wonderful story about race and trying to fit in (or not) in different spaces. I identify with how she wrangles with racial challenges in different areas of her life and learns from them, but isn’t apologetic about her own background, something I haven’t always excelled at.