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Esmeralda Santiago

This person is called "Negi" by his/her family so frequently that he/she does not realize this is a nickname for many years.

Ramona

This person is mother to eight children.

Pablito

This person is very strong-willed and has a volatile relationship with his/her spouse.

Delsa

This person is left in charge of his/her younger siblings on their journey to join the rest of the family in New York.

Raymond

This person's foot is mangled in a bicycle accident and must eventually be treated in New York.

Francisco

This person is diagnosed with cancer and dies shortly after the birth of his/her son.

Tata

This person greets the family at the airport when they arrive in New York.

Margie

This person never meets his/her father's other family because he/she moves to New York.

Dona Andrea

This person has a house...

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