Laurel Richards is interviewed by CBS Radio’s Benji Cole about her book “Mother and Sons,” a piece of art that explores the experiences of immigrants’ transition to acculturation

Laurel Richards and Benji Cole discuss Mother and Sons, a literary work that explores a family’s experiences as immigrants. From humble beginnings to thriving and growing to appreciate the new home. Poetry is used to tell stories about experiences.

Mother and Sons is a collection of poems and essays describing a family’s first 10 years in the United States. Their experiences in their new homeland, as well as their hopes and dreams, are reflected in the book.

The majority of the poems express how they felt as they fought to acclimate to their new surroundings. In 1990, this family immigrated to the United States and resided in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Carlos Rodrigo, the author’s eldest son, had recently graduated from high school, and Victor Ronald needed to finish two years of high school. After her second marriage to an American, the author arranged for their school transfers, allowing them to immigrate and create a new house.

The poems in the book depict the realities of life, including its beauty and flaws. “What is a Home” reflects their contentment. The book is a collection of poems and essays that testify to faith, hope, and love. “Ode to a Princess” was composed as a birthday present for the author. “Two” reflects the author’s pain following her divorce. “Summer Love” exemplifies what love should be. “Summer Love” exemplifies what love ought to be.

As a result, we see a journal about the family situations beautifully knitted into poems and essays for all to remember.

Listen to the full interview below: