Okay, so, here’s the thing about this “Esteban Said” stuff. I gotta tell you, it’s from this book, Harbor Me, you know, by Jacqueline Woodson. It’s a story for, like, middle schoolers, but don’t let that fool you. It got me thinking, really thinking.
So, I started reading it, right? And there’s this kid, Esteban. He’s one of the main characters. And he starts talking about his dad. It’s heavy stuff. Turns out, Esteban and his family, they’re from the Dominican Republic. And they’re in the US, but they don’t have citizenship. It’s tough, you know? I felt for him, I really did.
Now, the way this book is written, it starts with the ending. Weird, I know, but it works. It makes you pay attention to the important stuff, like Haley’s deal with her dad and her uncle, and this ARTT group thing they got going on. It’s all connected, you see?
Anyway, back to Esteban. He’s able to open up about his dad, which is a big deal. It’s like, the whole situation, it’s the “crux of the matter,” as they say, the “nitty-gritty.” It’s the heart of the story, and it got me hooked. I had to know more. I was reading every spare minute I had.
I finished the book, and I’m just sitting there, thinking about Esteban, and Haley, and the whole crew. It made me realize how important it is to, like, really listen to people, you know? To hear their stories, even if it’s tough.
So, yeah, that’s my experience with “Esteban Said.” It’s not just about what he said, but about the whole story, the whole experience. It’s about empathy, and understanding, and connecting with people, even if they’re just characters in a book. I think that’s the takeaway, for me, at least.
