{"title":"Alejandra Martinez","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Alejandra Martinez, an author renowned for her vibrant storytelling and rich character portrayals. Her works provide an enchanting journey through diverse narratives that highlight the beauty and complexity of human experiences. Among her acclaimed titles is \u003cem\u003eSalsa in the Suburbs\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful exploration of cultural clash and personal growth set against a colourful suburban backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlejandra Martinez excels in weaving intricate plots that effortlessly engage readers from start to finish. Her books, categorised under General Fiction, offer a unique blend of humour, emotion, and insight, making them a perfect addition to any literary collection. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to her writing, Alejandra's stories promise to entertain and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into her collection today, and experience the joy of storytelling through the eyes of a masterful author dedicated to illuminating even the most everyday moments with warmth and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salsa-in-the-suburbs-by-alejandra-martinez-9781923099630","title":"Salsa in the Suburbs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalsa in the Suburbs\u003c\/i\u003e is a story about a Latin-American family in Australia. The family has migrated to Western Sydney from Uruguay in the 1970s to escape a repressive military dictatorship. Decades later, Juan is in his early seventies and a widower. He misses his wife, does not know how to be alone, and has become dependent on his daughters, particularly Lola, who lives nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLola has her own battles living with an anxiety disorder and in her relationship with her Uruguayan musician husband, who connects her with the culture she lost when she migrated as a child. Her younger sister, Betty, is living an alternative lifestyle in Mullumbimby. Unlike Lola, who clings to her Uruguayan culture, Betty has removed herself from her cultural roots as she finds it oppressive and stifling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA third daughter, Malena, is living in Italy with her husband. Fed up with Juan's dependence, particularly on Lola, Betty decides to place a personal ad in a Spanish paper on his behalf, without asking him, hoping that a new partner may help him move beyond his grief and dependency. However, he finds new love while walking the dog with a widowed Aboriginal lady named Frances. Their blossoming relationship becomes a trigger for Juan, Lola, and Betty to recalibrate how they measure their belonging across cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe work presents a stunning and original overview of Latinx communities in both America and Australia, exploring how the family escape the civic-military dictatorship in the 1970s and find a home among the South American community of Western Sydney. Now, decades later, each member of the family reckons with the tension between the rich meaning they draw from their heritage and the human need for new experiences. \u003ci\u003eSalsa in the Suburbs\u003c\/i\u003e is poignant in its intersectional dialogue and inspiring in its well-developed characters that carry humour, trauma, and Uruguayan history with immense strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maggie Ball, Fresh Ink judge and publisher of \u003ci\u003eThe Compulsive Reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845728358636,"sku":"9781923099630","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19407423482872.jpg?v=1758891109"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alejandra-martinez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}