Comments on: A Few Books American Expats in Mexico Should Read http://collazoprojects.com/2008/07/19/a-few-books-american-expats-in-mexico-should-read/ Stories About Overlooked People & Places Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:25:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: julie http://collazoprojects.com/2008/07/19/a-few-books-american-expats-in-mexico-should-read/comment-page-1/#comment-537 julie Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:14:06 +0000 http://collazoprojects.com/?p=86#comment-537 Hi, Dee- Thanks for adding "On Mexican Time." It is definitely considered an expat classic. In my list, I really wanted to convey works by Mexicans that Americans living here could read in order to understand Mexico better. And that coincidence about your photo is interesting! I pulled it from Flickr and thought it was a creative commons licensed photo, meaning anyone could use it. I'd be happy to give you credit; please feel free to send the photo credit information to me at writingjulie@gmail.com Hi, Dee-

Thanks for adding “On Mexican Time.” It is definitely considered an expat classic. In my list, I really wanted to convey works by Mexicans that Americans living here could read in order to understand Mexico better.

And that coincidence about your photo is interesting! I pulled it from Flickr and thought it was a creative commons licensed photo, meaning anyone could use it. I’d be happy to give you credit; please feel free to send the photo credit information to me at writingjulie@gmail.com

]]> By: Dee http://collazoprojects.com/2008/07/19/a-few-books-american-expats-in-mexico-should-read/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Dee Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:42:08 +0000 http://collazoprojects.com/?p=86#comment-536 I would like to add On Mexican Time which is considered classic among many in the Ex Patriot community within Mexico. Very informative & rather timeless adventure of Americans moving & getting used to life South of the Border. *Also, imagine my shock to see the photo of myself & my Ex Patriot friends within your Collazo Project. I can & will give my permission to utilize this artistic property...if you request it. All rights to this photo belong to me personally. Thank you. I would like to add On Mexican Time which is considered classic among many in the Ex Patriot community within Mexico. Very informative & rather timeless adventure of Americans moving & getting used to life South of the Border.
*Also, imagine my shock to see the photo of myself & my Ex Patriot friends within your Collazo Project. I can & will give my permission to utilize this artistic property…if you request it. All rights to this photo belong to me personally. Thank you.

]]> By: kcowan http://collazoprojects.com/2008/07/19/a-few-books-american-expats-in-mexico-should-read/comment-page-1/#comment-346 kcowan Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:19:22 +0000 http://collazoprojects.com/?p=86#comment-346 Julie It looks like a few gringos need a lesson about how to enjoy the delightful Mexican culture. Sadly these gated communities protected from the realities of life are how they are forced to live back home. Keith Julie

It looks like a few gringos need a lesson about how to enjoy the delightful Mexican culture. Sadly these gated communities protected from the realities of life are how they are forced to live back home.
Keith

]]> By: julie http://collazoprojects.com/2008/07/19/a-few-books-american-expats-in-mexico-should-read/comment-page-1/#comment-342 julie Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:55:59 +0000 http://collazoprojects.com/?p=86#comment-342 Christine- Thought you might find this list useful! ;) If you read Spanish well, then Ibarguengoitia's book is a must, but The Mexico Reader is just a great, great overview. Christine-

Thought you might find this list useful! ;) If you read Spanish well, then Ibarguengoitia’s book is a must, but The Mexico Reader is just a great, great overview.

]]> By: Christine Gilbert http://collazoprojects.com/2008/07/19/a-few-books-american-expats-in-mexico-should-read/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Christine Gilbert Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:27:39 +0000 http://collazoprojects.com/?p=86#comment-341 Julie this is so timely for me... I will definitely have to pick some of these up. I think it's a form of imperialism, to buy your way into a country, use up it's resources and return nothing-- all the while ignoring the local culture. Sadly it's one of the uglier aspects to Americans, this unwillingness to try anything new, to surround themselves only with what they are comfortable with and to forget that their luxuries come at others prices. If the US wasn't so isolated geographically it might be different. I've noticed the difference in Europe, but on the other hand, if you drive two hours you're in a new country with a new language. Delving into other cultures is more often a survival technique than anything else. Julie this is so timely for me… I will definitely have to pick some of these up. I think it’s a form of imperialism, to buy your way into a country, use up it’s resources and return nothing– all the while ignoring the local culture. Sadly it’s one of the uglier aspects to Americans, this unwillingness to try anything new, to surround themselves only with what they are comfortable with and to forget that their luxuries come at others prices. If the US wasn’t so isolated geographically it might be different. I’ve noticed the difference in Europe, but on the other hand, if you drive two hours you’re in a new country with a new language. Delving into other cultures is more often a survival technique than anything else.

]]> By: Mexico » Open Question: Why didn't the media expose "La Raza" for their racism? http://collazoprojects.com/2008/07/19/a-few-books-american-expats-in-mexico-should-read/comment-page-1/#comment-334 Mexico » Open Question: Why didn't the media expose "La Raza" for their racism? Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:36:53 +0000 http://collazoprojects.com/?p=86#comment-334 [...] A Few Books American Expats in Mexico Should ReadI’ve been thinking about these folks as I immerse myself in Mexico’s classical and contemporary literature, which has a rich, respectable, and long history. If I could recommend a few books American expats in Mexico should read, … [...] [...] A Few Books American Expats in Mexico Should ReadI’ve been thinking about these folks as I immerse myself in Mexico’s classical and contemporary literature, which has a rich, respectable, and long history. If I could recommend a few books American expats in Mexico should read, … [...]

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