[Review of] Genaro M. Padilla. My History, Not Yours: The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography

Authors

Susan L. Rockwell

Orginal Publication Date

1994

Journal Title

Explorations in Sights and Sounds

Volume

14

Issue

ess/vol14/iss1

First Page

62

Last Page

64

Abstract

Genaro Padilla and University of Wisconsin Press should be commended for the publication of a much needed addition to the study of American autobiography, in general, and ethnic autobiography, in particular. Early Mexican American autobiographies remain largely ignored and forgotten. The importance of these autobiographies should not be ignored, however, especially with regard to the study of the West and Southwest. With this book, Padilla opens the door to the retrieval and study of these important historical documents.

Rights

Copyright, ​©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1994