The wordsmith behind her debut and acclaimed memoir, Shattered Paradise: Memoirs of a Nicaraguan War Child, earned her multiple recognitions from The International Latino Book Awards Foundation. Her memoir, an inspiring and heart-wrenching testimony of survival, guides readers through a poetic odyssey, weaving a narrative that transcends the mystical City of Mist to the harsh realities etched into the cobblestone of a nation wounded by war and conflict.
“Through the writing of this memoir, I have released the heavy chains that held me prisoner. I have learned to once again love the country I come from, but most importantly, I have learned to forgive and to appreciate second chances in life. My greatest inspiration is living life to the fullest with love and hope for a better world.”—Ileana Araguti
