A Message from a Mother’s Heart: The Autobiography of a Mexican Americanized Woman

By Ana Lydia Chavez

A Message from a Mother’s Heart is a compelling autobiography that chronicles the life of Ana Lydia, who grew up as one of five children in a border town in Sonora, Mexico. In the summer of 1977, Ana Lydia’s life takes a dramatic turn when her mother decides to uproot the family and move to California in search of a better life, and to reunite with their father.

However, Ana Lydia’s journey towards a brighter future is riddled with unexpected tragedies and setbacks that take a toll on her young life. Her life takes a rebellious and reckless turn as she grapples with the events that unfold before her.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Aug 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9781647509361

Ana Lydia Chavez

Ana Lydia Chavez is a mother of two young women of ages 29 and 25. She is married to Alvaro Melgoza. She was born in San Luis Rio Colorado, a small town south of the border of Yuma Arizona. She and her family migrated from there during the summer of 1977 to California, and have lived in California for over 42 years. She graduated from Fresno State in 2015 and currently is a real estate agent.

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