Summary Of Crossing The Border Without Losing Your Past By Oscar Casares

1. The first reading that sparked my interest was “Crossing the Border Without Losing Your Past” by Oscar Casares. This article essentially discusses about a Mexican individual who is considered as the fourth generation of the Mexican-American heritage. However, he likes to define himself as solely Mexican because his father strongly believes that one’s ancestry is what determines a person’s identity. He was brought in a way in which he was able to easily absorb the Mexican culture and language along with the American mainstream culture. The author is often not content when others refer to him as Mexican American or Hispanic. He feels that these terms separate from what others view him as and what he truly identifies as. According