In her latest book, a collection of essays, the acclaimed poet and memoirist shares life lessons from her experiences. In this excerpt, she writes about losing her virginity, getting pregnant and the definition of "home."
When Magdalana Domingo Ramirez Lopez moved to this South Carolina city nearly two years ago to work at the chicken processing plant, she felt at home.
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