Betrayal, Sacrifice, and Hope in the Port of Callao
by María Márquez-Salane
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Pub Date 22 Mar 2023 | Archive Date 6 Apr 2023
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Description
Would the love of learning instilled by the grandmother and her unconditional love be sufficient to overcome the abandonment by the parents and the hostile environment into which the child was born?
This is the true, dramatic, and heartbreaking story of a child growing up with her paternal grandmother and siblings in the most terrifying and dangerous neighborhood known as Fort Apache in Callao, Lima-Perú. The police and other authorities did not dare to put a foot in this place for fear of being killed. The irresponsibility, immaturity, and absence of the child’s parents created an unbearable and treacherous experience in the little girl’s life. The only thing this child longed and hoped for in her short life was to be raised, accepted, and loved by her parents. Fortunately, the child’s paternal grandmother, Elsa came into her life like an angel. The grandmother asked God in church every Sunday to grant her health to raise her granddaughter as well as the others until they were old enough to take care of themselves. Did God fulfill the grandmother’s wish or were her efforts in vain?
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Featured Reviews
Sue E, Reviewer
A gripping and heart-wrenching memoir that chronicles the true story of a child growing up with her paternal grandmother and siblings in the most dangerous neighborhood in Callao, Lima-Peru. Despite the abandonment and neglect by her parents, the child's grandmother instilled in her a love of learning and provided her with unconditional love. The book explores the question of whether this love and support was enough to overcome the hostile environment and trauma of her childhood. The author's story is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
Abigail L, Librarian
A powerful memoir that chronicles the true story of a child growing up with her grandmother and siblings in the most dangerous neighborhood in Lima-Peru. Despite the abandonment and neglect by her parents, the child's grandmother instilled in her a love of learning and provided her with unconditional love. The book explores the question of whether this love and support was enough to overcome the hostile environment and trauma of her childhood. The author's story is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
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