Traces the development of autobiography among Mexican Americans as a personal and communicative response to the threat of cultural extinction after the US conqu

This book tackles the messy details, reclaims disregarded heroes, and sets the record straight. It also explains why July 4th isn't really Independence Day.

Criticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks, and suggests a more accurate approach to teaching American history.

"Pepper Paige is sick and tired of her life. Sick of fighting and emptiness that surround her as a dance-hall girl - and tired of fearing Jordan Beckett, a viol

"Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book. It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educationa