Becoming Naomi Leon

So I just finished Becoming Naomi Leon and I really just enjoyed it so much. I really got into it and was absolutly shocked at the mother's behavior. The reunion with their father really started to pull at my emotions. Ahh geez I'm such a nerd. REALLY excellent, for those who didn't get it read in time for class I really recommend finishing it and putting it in your classroom.
I had a hard time figuring out what to ask for my question and am still thinking about it. But there were so many things to think about. So much went into this book, from the chapter titles to the whole mess of different cultures introduced.
At first I really didn't like it. I thought maybe it wasn't realistic but just the trials and tribulations the characters went through and the positive attitudes they tried to keep really made it better for me. At first I was like hmmmm...is this realistic? As I read though I realized that perhaps it isn't realistic and this doesn't always happen with a happily ever after but that still makes you think. It opens up so many questions and topics for discussion. Readers can go journey to a discussion about people with disabilities, alcohalism, a look at the Mexican culture, identity searching, ideas and topics on the subject of a broken family, and finding one's confidence. All of these characteristics can be looked at through one book.
REALLY, REALLY GOOD READ:)
Can't wait for class!!!