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Tapestries of Hope, Threads of Love: The Arpillera Movement in Chile,Used
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Tapestries of Hope, Threads of Love tells the story of ordinary women living in terror and extreme poverty under General Pinochet's oppressive rule in Chile (19731989). These women defied the military dictatorship by embroidering their sorrow on scraps of cloth, using needles and thread as one of the boldest means of popular protest and resistance in Latin America. The arpilleras they madepatchwork tapestries with scenes of everyday life and memorials to their disappeared relativeswere smuggled out of Chile and brought to the world the story of their fruitless searches in jails, morgues, government offices, and the tribunals of law for their husbands, brothers, and sons.Marjorie Agosn, herself a native of and exile from Chile, has spent more than thirty years interviewing the arpilleristas and following their work. She knows their stories intimately and knows, too, that none of them has ever found a disappeared relative alive. Even though the dictatorship ended in 1989 and democracy returned to Chile, no full account of the detained and disappeared has ever been offered. Still, many women maintain hope and continue to make arpilleras, both in memory and as art.This new edition of the book, updated for students, includes a reaction to the death of General Pinochet, a chronology of Chile, several new testimonies from arpilleristas in their own words, and an introduction by Peter Kornbluh. It retains a section of fullcolor plates of arpilleras, an afterword by Peter Winn, and a foreword by Isabel Allende. Students and interested readers will find the arpilleras beautiful, moving, and ultimately hopeful, and the testimonies a powerful way to learn about the history of contemporary Latin America and the arpillera movement in Chile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Tapestries of Hope, Threads of Love'? A: The book explores the stories of women in Chile who used the art of arpilleras to express their grief and resistance during General Pinochet's dictatorship, highlighting themes of hope, memory, and resilience.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Marjorie Agosín, a Chilean-American writer and activist who has dedicated over thirty years to documenting the experiences of the arpilleristas.
- Q: What are arpilleras? A: Arpilleras are patchwork tapestries created by women in Chile, depicting scenes of everyday life and memorials for their missing relatives, serving as a form of protest against the dictatorship.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, this new edition is updated for students and includes additional testimonies, a chronology of Chile, and an introduction by Peter Kornbluh, making it accessible and informative.
- Q: What is included in the new edition of the book? A: The new edition features new testimonies from arpilleristas, a response to Pinochet's death, a chronology of Chile, full-color plates of arpilleras, and contributions by Peter Winn and Isabel Allende.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition' and may show signs of wear, but it remains readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Tapestries of Hope, Threads of Love' published? A: The book was published on October 10, 2007.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for understanding contemporary Latin America? A: The book provides personal testimonies and historical context related to the arpilleras movement, offering insights into the impact of dictatorship on Chilean society and the ongoing quest for justice and memory.