by Angeles Mastretta · Vintage Espanol · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780375701993
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Tear My Life Away is a novel by Mexican writer Ángeles Mastretta, published in 1985. The story follows Catalina Ascencio, a young woman who marries a powerful general, Andrés Ascencio, during the post-revolutionary era in Mexico. As Catalina delves into her husband's political and social life, she discovers a world of corruption, infidelity, and oppression. Despite the difficulties, Catalina becomes a strong and independent woman who struggles to find her own voice and happiness in a male-dominated world. The novel explores themes such as love, power, female identity, and the history of Mexico from a female perspective.
Ángeles Mastretta is a Mexican author, journalist, actress, and film producer. She is known for creating inspirational female characters and fictional pieces that reflect the social and political realities of Mexico in her life. She is a recipient of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and the Mazatlán Prize for Literature for Best Book of the Year. Her book, Arráncame la vida was adapted into a movie, which won an Ariel Award in Mexico.
