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Infinite Country by Patricia Engel | Thoughts

   Published : 2021   ||    Format : print   ||    Location : Colombia ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆   What was it about the country that kept everyone hostage to its fantasy? The previous month, on its own soil, an American man went to his job at a plant and gunned down fourteen coworkers, and last spring alone there were four different school shootings. A nation at war with itself, yet people still spoke of it as some kind of paradise.. Thoughts : Infinite Country follows two characters - young Talia, who at the beginning of this book, escapes a girl’s reform school in North Colombia so that she can make her previously booked flight to the US. Before she can do that, she needs to travel many miles to reach her father and get her ticket to the rest of her family. As we follow Talia’s treacherous journey south, we learn about how she ended up in the reform school in the first place and why half her family resides in the US. Infinite Country tells the story of her family through the other protagonist, El

Defense, done and dusted!


I'm finally done with my thesis defense! And unofficially graduated. There is some paperwork left to be done, but otherwise I'm well on my way! Just thought I'll leave a quick note here, in case you are wondering where I am. I considered putting up a bookish post today, but realized I was too tired to type anything intellectual right now. So, instead, I'll return back tomorrow! :) Thanks everyone for your good luck wishes!

Comments

Rebecca Chapman said…
Great! I remember handing in my thesis, it was the best feeling in the world. Congratulations!
Woohoo! Congratulations! I know you've been working hard on it!
Anonymous said…
Congratualtions - Relax and celebrate!
bermudaonion said…
This is wonderful news! Congratulations!!
Way to go, Aths! Congratulations! I'm sure that's a huge weight off your shoulders.
Unknown said…
Congratualtions ; )
Molly said…
CONGRATULATIONS!! I hope you are planning to do something outrageously fun to celebrate :)
Tales of Whimsy said…
Wahoooo! You need a spa day now :)
Wahooooooooo! That is so exciting and must feel so good. Congratulation!
That is fantastic! You should be really proud of yourself.
The1stdaughter said…
Congrats! Such exciting news! Now take a day off and look forward to a great new adventure! YAY!
Nadia said…
Congrats, Aths! That is awesome!
Congratulations! That is s amazing. You must be so proud...and relieved!
Anonymous said…
If it was a thesis defense then you must have finished the big kahuna (PhD)!

My hat goes off to you Aths. It is the best feeling in the world; one I hope to experience one day.
J.G. said…
Hats and caps off to you! Take some time to bask in the glow!
Anonymous said…
Congratulations!!! Enjoy your awesome achievement.
Anonymous said…
Congratulations!
Lisa said…
Congrats! Sending you a virtual pat on the back!