English Language and Literature ETDs
Publication Date
9-15-2014
Abstract
Back 2 Life is a collection of novellas featuring a woman named Vennie Rodriguez and her two adult daughters, Socs and Sara. The woman owns a struggling beauty shop in Albuquerque's South Valley, and one day, she uncovers the body of a toddler buried in the playground across the street from her business. This event ripples through each woman leaving each to reconcile old goals and hopes for smaller, quieter existences.
Degree Name
MFA Creative Writing
Level of Degree
Masters
Department Name
English
First Committee Member (Chair)
Warner, Sharon
Second Committee Member
Martin, Greg
Third Committee Member
Jussawalla, Feroza
Fourth Committee Member
Beene, LynnDianne
Language
English
Keywords
Santo Nino, Baby Angel, embroidery, Great Expectations, Vennie, Socs, Sara, hair, picture, cake, burial, Ally, Gracie, sky
Document Type
Dissertation
Recommended Citation
Gutierrez, Donna. "BACK 2 LIFE." (2014). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/engl_etds/85
