‘Drink Cultura: Chicanismo’
(José Antonio Burciaga)
8/10 (B)
A collection of 26 humorous and thought-provoking essays exploring the Chicano experience in the United States and México. Written with a comedic and reflective style by a seasoned Chicano cultural activist, ‘Drink Cultura’ celebrates history, language, culture, mythology, food, and everything else that helps enrich the complexity of Chicanismo.
This short book offers a quick and enjoyable read that touches on various topics without lingering too long on any one particular subject; choosing instead to keep things moving with friendly satire and funny wit.
*My favorite essay was “Return to the Motherland” for its well-written explanation of what it means to be a “Chicano” living within two cultures and how it has changed over time.
A collection of 26 humorous and thought-provoking essays exploring the Chicano experience in the United States and México. Written with a comedic and reflective style by a seasoned Chicano cultural activist, ‘Drink Cultura’ celebrates history, language, culture, mythology, food, and everything else that helps enrich the complexity of Chicanismo.
This short book offers a quick and enjoyable read that touches on various topics without lingering too long on any one particular subject; choosing instead to keep things moving with friendly satire and funny wit.
*My favorite essay was “Return to the Motherland” for its well-written explanation of what it means to be a “Chicano” living within two cultures and how it has changed over time.