| Author: | Julia Mercedes Castilla | ISBN: | 9781483698304 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US | Publication: | September 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US | Language: | English |
| Author: | Julia Mercedes Castilla |
| ISBN: | 9781483698304 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US |
| Publication: | September 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US |
| Language: | English |
Marcela and Pablo leave their privileged home in South America to come to the United States for Pablo to do his graduate work. From the moment they walk to the plane, their mishaps begin. Th ey encounter many diffi culties with the language, the culture and unexpected situations, but also experience goodness during the two years that unexpectedly turn into a lifetime arrangement. Marcela works in jobs she never would have considered. She is fi red from a doughnut shop because she does not understand what the customers want. Humorous situations soften the loneliness and hardships they face in a strange land.
Marcela and Pablo leave their privileged home in South America to come to the United States for Pablo to do his graduate work. From the moment they walk to the plane, their mishaps begin. Th ey encounter many diffi culties with the language, the culture and unexpected situations, but also experience goodness during the two years that unexpectedly turn into a lifetime arrangement. Marcela works in jobs she never would have considered. She is fi red from a doughnut shop because she does not understand what the customers want. Humorous situations soften the loneliness and hardships they face in a strange land.
