Crying in the Bathroom : A Memoir
Description
Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir by Erika L. Sánchez—the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter—is a candid, funny, and deeply felt memoir‑in‑essays. Sánchez writes with sharp wit and vulnerability about growing up the daughter of Mexican immigrants in Chicago, finding her voice as a writer, and moving through subjects like sexuality, white feminism, depression, and the saving graces of art, travel, and friendship.
Raunchy, insightful, and unapologetic, these essays read like a long conversation with your smartest friend—unflinching yet full of heart. A powerful pick for readers who want humor and honesty in equal measure.
Key Features
- Memoir‑in‑essays: Personal stories that braid identity, mental health, and creativity.
- Author note: By award‑winning poet and novelist Erika L. Sánchez.
- Edition details: Paperback; 256 pages; published by Penguin Books; on sale July 11, 2023.
- Formats available: Also published in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.
Why Choose This Book
- Voice & vulnerability: Balances laugh‑out‑loud moments with piercing insights.
- Conversation‑ready: Perfect for book clubs exploring identity, mental health, and feminism.
- Cultural resonance: Centers a Mexican American perspective with humor and care.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- Readers of contemporary memoir and essay collections.
- Book clubs discussing identity, mental health, humor, and feminism.
- Fans of frank, conversational nonfiction by Latinx authors.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Mexican American identity; family and belonging
- Mental health, depression, and resilience
- Sexuality; white feminism; art and travel as renewal
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Crying in the Bathroom : A Memoir
Sale price$26.00 CAD