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How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water Lesson Plan

Introduction to How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz was first published in 2022. Set in the New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights, it tells the story of a middle-aged Dominican woman named Cara Romero. A poignant, thought-provoking, and sometimes humorous novel, How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water follows Cara through a series of interviews with a woman at the local employment office. She has recently lost her long-term job at a lamp factory and is looking for work.

Over the course of several interviews, Cara reveals a great deal about her life. She recounts her son's decision to leave home, as well as her friendships with the women who live in her neighborhood, her escape...

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