Captivating Memoir, Junkyard Girl, Garners Four Prestigious Awards
Santa Fe, New Mexico (PRWEB) July 27, 2023 -- "Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets and Second Chances", an inspiring memoir written by Carlyn Montes De Oca has received four esteemed awards, solidifying its place as a compelling and thought-provoking literary work. This book's achievements include receiving the Bronze Award in the Multicultural category at the Foreword Indies, securing the Multicultural Non-Fiction Winner title at the International Book Awards, earning the accolade for Latinx Non-Fiction at the National Indie Excellence Awards, and triumphing as the Coming-of-Age Memoir winner at the Firebird Book Awards.
Junkyard Girl takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the life of Carlyn Montes De Oca. She shares her first-generation Mexican-American experience, never suspecting that five decades later, after taking a DNA test for fun, she would discover that she was adopted and that her sizable extended family knew the truth but never told her. Junkyard Girl focuses on overcoming adversity, embracing multiculturalism, and discovering resilience in the face of a long-held family secret. With a captivating narrative, the memoir touches upon themes of identity, personal growth, and the transformative power of family. The author's honest and relatable approach to storytelling has struck a chord, making Junkyard Girl an essential addition to any bookshelf.
Carlyn hopes that the book's diverse and compelling story will continue to inspire and connect with readers worldwide.
For more information about Junkyard Girl contact: Carlyn (415) 306-1853
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PRAISE FOR JUNKYARD GIRL
“An astonishing tale, told by a gifted storyteller. Beautifully written, emotionally engaging and unrestrained in its intimacy…This book is evidence; as heartbreaking as it is heartfelt. In the end, it is a celebration of the deepest mysteries of life, asking who we really are and where we really come from.”
—Jay Rabinowitz, award-winning motion picture editor
“What happens when you discover you are not who you thought you were? Buried secrets. Lies. A DNA test. These are the details that make Junkyard Girl a spell-binding, gut-wrenching page turner.” —Julie Ryan McGue, award-winning author
“Utterly engaging from start to finish, an astonishing story of a secret adoption and a beautifully rendered tale of complicated family dynamics, the secrets we keep and the gifts we give to each other.” —Maria Jacquemetton, Emmy award-winning television writer and producer
Too many memoirs simply narrate a life story. Montes De Oca invites readers to live in her world and experience memories alongside her, capturing the passionate overlay of the past with an attention to detail that is the hallmark of excellence.” –Midwest Book Review
“Riveting, poignant, and unexpected, Montes De Oca’s story reminds me why I love the memoir genre!" —Suzanne Simonetti, USA Today bestselling author
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carlyn Montes De Oca is an award-winning author, international speaker, and animal advocate in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A former film editor on movies such as Three Men and a Little Lady and Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Montes De Oca holds a master's degree in traditional Chinese medicine. Currently, she is an ambassador for Animal Protection New Mexico, a nonprofit that will receive 10% of the proceeds from the sales of Junkyard Girl.
Carlyn is also the founder of The Animal-Human Health Connection, which brings awareness to the many powerful ways animals can enhance human health, happiness, and longevity. Carlyn was voted PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian over 50 and has been featured on ABC, CBS and Woman’s Day Magazine.
Carlyn MontesDeOca, Animal-Human Health.com, http://Animal-Human Health.com, 1 4153061853, [email protected]
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