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"My visit to Olvera Street in 1981 helped me uncover forgotten childhood memories and their profound impact."
MONTEREY, Calif. - Californer -- Monnterey, CA — In Chapter 3 of A LETTER TO PAWTONE, author Arlina A. confronts the devastating reality of childhood trauma.
Arlina A's story of her transformation tells of her encounter t the age of 7 with a predator who shaped her perceptions and identity throughout her childhood and into her adult life.
Titled THE MOLESTATION, this chapter is a deeply personal and unflinching exploration of the pain and resilience that shaped Arlina's life. It sheds light on the long-lasting effects of such experiences and the courage it takes to confront them.
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As one of the first people in the US to receive gender reassignment surgery in 1973, Arlina's insights to matters of culture and identity are more relevevant than ever. Her deeply moving account of the influences that shaped her, her family life, and the Hispanic culture that she lived in make for a fascinating read.
Available June 1, A LETTER TO PAWTONE is a groundbreaking work that amplifies voices often left unheard and addresses issues that demand attention and understanding.
Read the first chapter by signing up for notifications at
https://bettyofbigsur.aweb.page/p/66b332b4-aba9-4b2a-a994-d802624f1578
For press inquiries or review copies, please contact
Betty Withrow
betty@thewriterslaunchpad.com
Arlina A's story of her transformation tells of her encounter t the age of 7 with a predator who shaped her perceptions and identity throughout her childhood and into her adult life.
Titled THE MOLESTATION, this chapter is a deeply personal and unflinching exploration of the pain and resilience that shaped Arlina's life. It sheds light on the long-lasting effects of such experiences and the courage it takes to confront them.
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As one of the first people in the US to receive gender reassignment surgery in 1973, Arlina's insights to matters of culture and identity are more relevevant than ever. Her deeply moving account of the influences that shaped her, her family life, and the Hispanic culture that she lived in make for a fascinating read.
Available June 1, A LETTER TO PAWTONE is a groundbreaking work that amplifies voices often left unheard and addresses issues that demand attention and understanding.
Read the first chapter by signing up for notifications at
https://bettyofbigsur.aweb.page/p/66b332b4-aba9-4b2a-a994-d802624f1578
For press inquiries or review copies, please contact
Betty Withrow
betty@thewriterslaunchpad.com
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