It’s a busy day at Augie’s coffee in Redlands. Amidst the crowd of people trying to get their morning coffee, a woman in pink hair stands out. This is Isabel Quintero, author of “Gabi, A Girl in Pieces.” Previously on The Strange is Beautiful, I wrote a book review on her novel and consider Gabi’s body image issues, living in a traditional Latino household and surviving high school as an authentic experience of what many teenagers face on a daily basis. We sat down to talk about her book, writing, mind obstacles and anything and everything in between.
Book Review: Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero
“Jiggly bits and pieces. Too many rolls. My legs are thin, but I wish my thighs didn’t touch. Ugh. I need to do something about this weight.” These are the intrusive thoughts constantly surrounding Gabi, the protagonist of Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero.Unable to see herself as worth loving because of the way her body is, Gabi’s story is common for many teenagers and adults.
Sadcore Sundays INTERVIEW: “What I Need” by Daniel.
Daniel. is an emo, folk punk artist in Humboldt, California speaking out about his depression and using music as therapy.
Meditation Mondays: Alejandra Pizarnik’s Diana’s Tree
hihi!! here’s a link to Alejandra Pizarnik’s poems in Spanish:
Alejandra Pizarnik’s Árbol de Diana
plus an excerpt of the English translation that includes Octavio Paz’s introduction in Paris 1962:
English Translation Excerpt