Lydia is incoherent, laughable in her contradictions. In mid-December, Chicana author Myriam Gurba wrote a scathing takedown of the novel, taking a broader look at the actions of Cummins' protagonist in the world she decided to write about: As he’s preparing to publish his profile on Javier, Lydia’s husband asks her in a flashback if they should disappear for a bit, to be on the safe side. She wrote:Ĭharacters make terrible decisions that defy logic to advance the plot along a thriller’s prescribed path. In a review for USA Today, Barbara VanDenburgh dwelled on the "many bewildering acts committed by otherwise intelligent characters" in the book.
The novel generated a lot of buzz throughout 2019, and its blue and white cover was plastered on many list s of the most anticipated books of 2020.īut as anticipation for American Dirt grew more fervent ahead of its release, so did the criticism. Lydia and her son make the treacherous journey to the US on a freight train, befriending other migrants on their way. While recruiting, Janine ensures high visibility and opportunities for all people to join the diverse LGA team.American Dirt tells the story of Lydia Quixano Pérez, a middle-class Mexican bookseller who flees Acapulco with 8-year-old son, Luca, after a drug cartel violently attacks a quinceañera she's attending, killing her journalist husband who earlier had profiled the cartel leader, Javier. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and has completed extensive DE&I training to help advance LGA’s strategic plan and DE&I initiatives. Janine also leads the firm’s college recruiting efforts, including delivering presentations on careers in accounting to faculty and student-led organizations. In all of her roles, Janine focuses on developing meaningful relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to her clients.
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