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Book SynopsisConveys the unique experiences of Central American indigenous immigrants to the Great Plains, many of whom are political refugees from repressive, war-torn countries. Ann L. Sittig, a Spanish instructor, and Martha Florinda González, a Mayan community leader living in Nebraska, have gathered the oral histories of contemporary Mayan women living in the state.
Trade Review"[
The Mayans Among Us] is an essential read to understand modern Mayan women and issues they face. All students and experts of Latin America and Mayan civilization must read it."—
Washington Book Review“This book makes for a fascinating read. Sittig and González help us understand the points of view of an almost invisible population. The stories of the Mayans, huge and heartbreaking stories, increase our moral imaginations. I wish this were required reading for all our politicians and policy makers. I recommend it to all who yearn to understand the America we live in today.”—Mary Pipher, author of
The Middle of Everywhere: Helping Refugees Enter the American Community “Ann L. Sittig and Martha Florinda González offer an instructive and significant depiction of the changes of work, religion, place, and life in small-town Nebraska.”—Elaine Carey, associate professor of history at St. John’s University and author of
Women Drug Traffickers: Mules, Bosses, and Organized Crime Table of ContentsList of IllustrationsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionList of Abbreviations1. Guatemala: Life before Emigration2. Guatemalan Civil War and Postwar Rebuilding3. The Journey to El Norte4. Religious Practice and Community Life in Nebraska5. Mayans and Meatpacking in NebraskaConclusionNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndex
