Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Díaz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so grateful that Jaquira Diaz survived to tell her life story. So lethal and so engaging. The catharsis she undoubtedly experienced while writing this memoir could heal so many women who mute their voices or forcibly muted. Our sexuality... our expression may not be visible but the anger that erupts when we don't allow ourselves to release it. Jaquira loved women from childhood and instigated violence due to the homophobia. Her behavior resembled a caged animal, unsatisfied with its surroundings. Her mother's insanity added to her fear that she would succumb to mental deterioration. Jaquira suffers from insomnia and depression.

I related to her anger and love for the written word. Also, her lack of scholastic ambition. I want loyal, lifelong friends. That's a keen difference. Jaquira had sidekicks with whom to commit wild deeds. Trouble shared develops a bond.


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