{"product_id":"life-in-a-south-texas-colonia-9780996747318","title":"Life in a South Texas Colonia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is a result of the artist's wish to preserve his family's history and way of life for his son who grew up in the Austin metropolitan area and had no exposure to small town life. While this book came from a desire to share with the author's son his cultural roots, it serves the same purpose for any young Tejano whose parents came from humble beginnings. The stories and artwork are eminently relatable to most Tejanos who grew up in a rural area. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author\/artist is a member of the Soto family, which has a long history of living in Edroy. The Soto family contributed all of the anecdotes and are the subject of all the original paintings included in this book that depict Tejano life in a colonia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife in Edroy is not covered comprehensively, rather these anecdotes and works of art touch on a few events that are representative of life in a colonia, not only in Edroy but anywhere else. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTejano families throughout the state will find these events familiar and heartwarming. They present them an opportunity, not only to reminisce, but also to educate their children and grandchildren about their cultural roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MCM Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780996747318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Manuel Andres Soto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40550410780853,"sku":"9780996747318","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4086cc2b-c0f2-4283-9848-cf182156b571.jpg?v=1626790258","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/life-in-a-south-texas-colonia-9780996747318","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}