The Harvest

An Immigrant in the United States

The Harvest is a narrative of short stories that makes us reflect about how things used to be and how they are nowadays. This book becomes a great tool against forgetfulness, the collective amnesia that affects many of us. Martnez, as a good teacher, guides us through the little corners of her lifefamily, work, successes and failurespainting her story with simplicity and precision. There is also a version in SpanishLa Cosechaso that present generations, as well as those to come, will remember their roots. Only with well-established and well-remembered roots, we can continue to tell new stories, achieve new advancements and grow new branches of thought and existence. Davin Crdenas, Lead Organizer North Bay Organizing Project B.A. in Liberal Arts, Sonoma State University