The Analytical, Inspirational Sandra Cisneros

The book is 25 years old and still speaks to different generations - to grandmas and grandchildren, elementary schoolchildren and college students, professors and community leaders, men and women, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros has stood a test of time that sometimes baffles her. "I wrote the book more than half my life ago." (lisneros says. "But I take the story to the people who need to hear it. It sometimes changes the way of thinking in some communities. I have to get over that chasm of fear of public speaking just because the mission is bigger than me. It's so cool. 1 have ...