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The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan

Name: The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan
Brand: Robert Carlos Fuentes
SKU: 9798998502903
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Contributors:

Robert Carlos Fuentes

Publisher:

Robert Carlos Fuentes

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Biography & Autobiography

Book Subcategory:

Cultural & Regional, Hispanic & Latino

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Release Date:

6/12/2025

ISBN 13:

9798998502903

Weight:

0.96 lbs

Size:

9.00 x 7.00 x 0.58 inches

Pages:

278

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The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan is a coming-of-age story that intertwines the bonds of family and friends, emphasizes the importance of heritage, captures the sweetness of first love, and showcases the quiet dignity of hard work.

As Bob learns to navigate the crossroads between his past and an uncertain future, he discovers the true value of family, friendship, identity, taking risks, and dreams that extend beyond the orchard. It is ideal for young adult readers and adults alike.

About the Author
Fuentes, Robert Carlos: - Robert "Carlos" Fuentes retired from Michigan State University and the U.S. Army and now resides in Lansing, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University and a Master of Arts from Michigan State University. The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries In Michigan is the first book he has authored. As a migrant farmworker, Carlos has experience picking cherries, strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, and tomatoes. He has also worked in mechanized cherry harvesting and apple harvesting.Carlos is an adventurer with a strong sense of curiosity. His passions include history, international travel (35 countries), and inspiring others to pursue their dreams. He is dedicated to service and has created or facilitated numerous group service projects both in the USA and abroad. He enjoys foraging for wild berries and other fruits, and loves being in the orchards during harvest time. He is a huge fan of cherries. Off the record, Carlos enjoys singing Gospel and Neil Diamond songs. Additionally, Carlos is a devoted dancer and will be the first to arrive and the last to leave the dance floor.

The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan

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