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- Mara Fink
- Username: marafink
- Location: Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
- Joined PRX: Jun 03, 2010
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- "My Mother vs. The Streets"
- Summary: In the past, hanging out with boys has gotten Jacuyra into trouble. But as a 16-year-old who doesn't often think about the consequences of her actions, Jacuyra would love nothing more than to head back out to "The Ave", if only her mother would let her.
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Review of ‘My Mother vs. The Streets’
Mara Fink
Posted on June 09, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Jacuyra’s honesty is what makes this piece truly gripping. She starts out with a great scene of an interaction with her mother which sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The story describes her challenges dealing with life outside of her house, as well as life with her mother. Jacuyra continues be completely frank about the situations she’s faced throughout the story, and as a listener, it felt like I was having a conversation with her. She was amazingly bold and did not shy away from sharing very personal conversations with the world. One of the best aspects was her ability to tell the story in her own voice, it was clear that she wasn’t trying to be anyone else. I admire Jacuyra for her courage in telling this story to so many people and I truly think this piece is remarkable.