"Dr. Rothenberg's work with Latino professionals to promote an understanding of the rural Mexican family is an important contribution to the field at a time when the Anti-Mexican immigrant sentiment is flourishing in the United States. This book, by presenting the knowledge and perspectives of Latino professionals 'in their own voices' represents a fresh new approach to understanding the role of culture, history, and context in shaping family values, beliefs; and practices."

Layla P. Suleiman, Associate Director
Family Resource Coalition,
Chicago, IL

"This book is filled with valuable insights from experienced people who know about immigrant adjustments. I expect the vision and social consciousness that likely moved Dr. Annye Rothenberg to author this book will help many people see the 'whole picture' and thus also speak with knowing and caring lips."

Carmen Cortez,
President, Association of Mexican American Educators.
State of California

"This book raises awareness and sensitivity to the various cultural nuances of the Hispanic population and has important implications for policy and service delivery."

Gloria Rodriguez, Ph.D.,
President AVANCE
San Antonio, TX

"Finally, here is a resource that leads us in the right direction. The information in this book is conveyed in a unique way -- through the experiences of Latino professionals with their words and feelings. This book covers important issues of real practical value for professionals working with Mexican families and helps the reader develop more insight and more helpful interventions to complement the families' history and culture rather than conflict with it. I recommend it highly."

Alan J. Rosenthal, M.D.,
Child Psychiatrist and Former Director The Children's Health Council, Palo Alto, CA and
Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine

"This book provides an insight into the minds and hearts of families from rural Mexico. It provides a clear connection to the past and present of rural Mexico. I would recommend it to any professional working with children, parents or families from rural Mexico. It provides a strong foundation for any professional to build from, and tailor the information for his/her specific needs."

Magda A Gonzalez, Attorney-at-Law and
Director Fair Oaks Community Center.
Redwood City, CA

"This new book does a great job in balancing statements and ideas on all the issues, which will help to eliminate stereotypes. There is also a sensitivity expressed that can help create effective working relationships, rather than making families feel that they need to give up all of their identity and culture to Western society. As most Latino professionals know, this is a book that is long overdue. I am delighted in welcoming the book into our communities where it can be utilized and appreciated."

Esther Garcia-Mota, Director
Prevention and Education Services, Alum Rock Counseling Center
San Jose, CA

"This book is wonderful. It will be a valuable resource for the staff working in public health nursing agencies throughout the state."

Sheryl J. Parker, R.N., M.P.H.,
Past President, Local Health Department Nursing Directors
California

"Much of the literature on Mexican and Latino families is filled with stereotypical descriptions or overly simplistic characterizations. This book presents a rich tapestry of voices providing a useful and realistic picture of the worldview and culture of families from rural Mexico. The truly wonderful thing is that the reader is not only left with a body of very useful information, but is able to experience a sense of the complexity and richness of Latino culture in the U.S. This information is essential for anyone working with Mexican families."

Ernesto Rodriguez, Ph.D., Director.
Office of Psychological Services.
Canada College
Redwood City, CA

"This new book helps us look inside the Mexican culture and better understand the students and their families.With so much diversity among our students in schools today, I would highly recommend it for teachers and administrators who want to better understand their students' perspectives and lives."

Lynda Vaughan, M.A.,
Professional Services Executive
Association of California School Administrators

"Understanding and Working with Parents and Children from Rural Mexico" provides a meaningful and interesting 'oral history' of important aspects of the stories of Mexicanos with wide-ranging journeys but common ancestral bonds. The reader will gain important insights and understanding of core issues, 'mores' and practices that lie at the heart of their interactions with individuals from this cultural experience."

Cecelia Alvarado Kuster, M.A.,
President California Association for the Education of Young Children

"The information that you presented around folk healing, health beliefs, and cultural implications was right on target. Understanding the role of folk healing practices in families is essential for us to provide sensitive and acceptable health care. There is much knowledge and awareness to gain from this new book."

Judith Candelaria, MSN, Chief Nurse,
Public Health Division. New Mexico Department of Health.
Santa Fe, NM

"This book is a 'must-have' for any professional who hopes to understand and work with the people who have come from rural Mexico. It is a valuable resource, not just for social workers and health care professionals, but for educators, law enforcement personnel, government officials, lawyers and journalists. The book is filled with anecdotes and views of Latino professionals who work with Mexican immigrants on a daily basis. The professionals quoted in this book don't hold back. As a newspaper columnist who values sincere opinions, the honesty and bluntness of those quoted is something I can appreciate. I would urge everyone to read this book and to study it."

Angelo Figueroa, Columnist
San Jose Mercury News,
San Jose, CA

"I am very impressed with the thoroughness, sensitivity, and respect of this book --and with the lack of judgmental attitudes. This valuable book helps the reader to understand that to help people you need to understand their soul. Even those who come from Mexico can learn a lot from this book. I strongly recommend it".

Ivonne Montes de Oca, Vice President
Hispanic Women's Council