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Review Posted on Barnes & Nobes:  Sor Juana's Second

There is no better way to be introduced to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz than with the book Sor Juana's Second Dream. Sor Juana is depicted as a strong, intelligent, and powerful woman who was able to find her true identity throughout the course of the book. Given that this genius was living in the 17^th century, Sor Juana had to embark in a life in the monastery to attain the little freedom given to women to practice intellectual readings and writings. Learning about the numerous hardships and struggles that this woman had to endure makes one embrace her as a true role model to women.

Alicia Gaspar de Alba did an amazing job in creating a book that unravels the life of Juana Inés de la Cruz. Not only was she able to bring the characters to life, however the style in which she wrote the scenes were brilliant. The reader is taken back to a journey in the 17^th century with Sor Juana and is able to feel the strong emotions that Sor Juana experienced throughout the book. Gaspar de Alba does an excellent job in unmasking the truth about the sexuality of Sor Juana and her passion and attraction towards women. Overall, I would recommend this reading to anyone who is willing to learn about a strong and intellectual young woman who goes through a journey of self-discovery.