The Autobiography of María Elena Moyano

''Moyano’s life exemplifies the overwhelming obstacles that poor barrio women experience not only in Peru but also in other third world countries. This autobiographical book adds important information to several different disciplines: Latin American politics, feminism, sociology, and current Peruvian history. . . . Edmisten’s expertise is obvious in the scholarly introduction and readable translation.''—Mary H. Wilgus, Campbellsville University Using María Elena Moyano’s own words, the editor of