by Ángeles Mastretta · Alfaguara · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420424354
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Tear My Life Out is a novel by the Mexican writer Ángeles Mastretta, published in 1985. The story takes place in post-revolutionary Mexico of the thirties and forties, and narrates the life of Catalina Ascencio, a young woman who marries an influential and powerful general. Through her marriage, Catalina experiences a personal transformation, going from being a submissive wife to an independent and passionate woman who seeks her own identity in a world dominated by men. The novel explores themes such as love, power, politics and female liberation in a rich and complex historical and cultural context.
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.
