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Mother IslandBy: Jamie Figueroa A searing memoir that explores the institutions that defined a Puerto Rican woman and what she unlearned to rediscover herself "A lushly written, deeply felt investigation into the meanings of home, lineage and selfhood." Melissa Febos, bestselling author of Body Work and Girlhood Growing up in the Midwest, raised by a Puerto Rican mother who was abandoned by her family, Jamie Figueroa and her sisters were estranged from their
By: Jamie FigueroaA searing memoir that explores the institutions that defined a Puerto Rican woman and what she unlearned to rediscover herself • "A lushly written, deeply felt investigation into the meanings of home, lineage and selfhood." —Melissa Febos, bestselling author of Body Work and Girlhood
Growing up in the Midwest, raised by a Puerto Rican mother who was abandoned by her family, Jamie Figueroa and her sisters were estranged from their culture, consumed by the whiteness that surrounded them. In Mother Island, Figueroa traces her search for identity as shaped by and against a mother who settled into the safety of assimilation. In lyrical, blistering prose, Figueroa recalls a childhood in Ohio in which she was relegated to the background of her mother’s string of failed marriages; her own marriage in her early twenties to a man twice her age; how her work as a licensed massage therapist helped her heal her body trauma; and how becoming a mother has reshaped her relationship to her family and herself. Only as an adult in New Mexico was Figueroa able to forge her own path, using writing to recast her origin story. In a journey that takes her to Puerto Rico and back, Figueroa looks to her ancestors to reimagine her relationship to the past and to her mother’s native island, reaching beyond her own mother into a greater experience of mothering and claiming herself.
Drawing from Puerto Rican folklore and mythology, a literary lineage of women writers of color, and narratives of identity, Figueroa presents a cultural coming-of-age story. Candid and raw, Mother Island gets to the heart of the question: Who do we become when we are no longer trying to be someone else?
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Can you go wrong with Cole Haans?
Size: 10.5, Color: British Tan Leather/Ivory
Can you go wrong with Cole Haans? My husband loves these shoes and says they are very comfortable.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A really nice pair of shoes
Size: 12 Wide, Color: Stucco
This is my second pair of Cole Haan shows and they're great.
I waited until these were on sale so the price was amazing.
The sizes run true and they fit perfectly. I have to purchase wide shoes because of my "boat feet"....lol
They're very light so walking around all day is a lot easier
They fit very well and are comfortable to wear, even right out of the box.
The soles have solid traction.
They look great and I get a lot of compliments at work when wearing them.
For the price, fit and quality, I'll be buying more in different colors as they go on sale.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable
Size: 12, Color: Black
These shoes offer an exceptional level of comfort, making them a favored choice for daily wear. Happy, who has incorporated them into his work attire, appreciates their quality and design to such an extent that he has decided to purchase several additional pairs in various colors. This variety not only enhances his wardrobe but also allows him to enjoy the same comfort and style across different outfits, showcasing the versatility and appeal of these shoes.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Amazing Shoes
Size: 9, Color: Brown
This is my first time wearing a Bruno Marc MaxFlex Dress Sneakers Oxfords Casual Wingtip Brogue Shoes.
I was quite impressed how the shoes arrived and how they had a protection bag over each shoe. Very impressed by that, The shoes are very comfortable , lightweight squishy and affordable and very stylish. I recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable and complimentary
Size: 11, Color: Brown
The shoes are very comfortable and easily broke in after two wears. I get several compliments on them daily, and others have purchased them after seeing mine. I also have the black pair, but the brown ones are my favorite. Sizing is true to size, an excellent value for your money, and they are lightweight and breathable. The soles are thick, which makes them extremely comfortable.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026