When I Was Puerto Rican
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Prologue 1. Jíbara 2. Fighting Naked 3. Someone is Coming to Take Your Lap 4. The American Invasion of Macún 5. Why Women Remain Jamona 6. Mami Gets a Job 7. El Mangle 8. Letters From New York 9. Casi Señorita 10. Dreams of a Better Life 11. Angels on the Ceiling 12. You Don't Want to Know 13. A Shot At It Epilogue
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All Characters Negi Mami Papi Abuela Tata Delsa Doña Andrea Tío Lalo Francisco
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All Symbols Armando and Ricardo Bras
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When I Was Puerto Rican

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Esmeralda Santiago
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