De Puerto Rico To Islam With Love: A Collection of Poetry About Identity and Faith in Bloomington, MN

From the carefree joys of a childhood in Puerto Rico to an unpredictable military family life traveling across the United States to embracing Islam during a turbulent time, Wendy Díaz tells a story of growth, persistence, and strength. Her struggles assimilating to American life while maintaining her cultural identity and her spiritual journey from Catholicism to Islam are powerfully articulated in both memoir and poetry. This book reveals a unique narrative of identity, faith, injustice, love, and hope.