Dear Author Iris V Fernández,
I enjoyed reading your memoir, PERSEVERANCE: The Bridge to a Latina Mother’s Dream, and want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for sharing such a powerful, honest, and inspiring story. Your journey from teen mom and high school dropout to successful nurse shows remarkable strength and hope.
Your honest portrayal of single motherhood, financial hardship, domestic abuse, and societal judgment fosters a relatable and personal connection. You remind us that strength is often born from overcoming our toughest trials.
Your writing balances vulnerability with resilience, hardship with humor. The journey through your academic and professional path was both inspiring and enlightening. You portrayed the challenges of pursuing a nursing degree while raising your children with an authenticity that honors the weight of that accomplishment.
I also admired the role that community played in your story—the support of friends, family, colleagues, and the nuns at your children’s school. These figures provided lifelines of strength and hope. Expanding on the personalities and dynamics with your mother, husband, and best friend could add even greater depth to the emotional landscape of your memoir.
Ultimately, PERSEVERANCE: The Bridge to a Latina Mother’s Dream is far more than a personal story—it’s a beacon of encouragement for anyone facing adversity. Your life reminds us that while we cannot always choose our circumstances, we can choose how we respond to them. Your memoir is a call to persevere, dream, and believe it is never too late to reclaim your future.
I recommend your memoir to anyone who needs to be reminded of the strength they already possess.
Warm regards,
Jules Whitcomb for Dear Author Book Reviews/Speak Up Talk Radio