Tell It to Me Singing: A Novel By Tita Ramirez

In a tender and twisty debut novel, "Tell It to Me Singing," Monica Campo's life is upended when her ailing mother reveals a shocking secret just moments before undergoing emergency heart surgery. Pregnant with her first child, Monica learns that her father is not the man who raised her—a revelation that casts doubt on her entire identity and family history.

However, as her mother experiences delusional episodes post-surgery, Monica struggles to discern the truth. Is her mother's confession genuine, or merely a manifestation of the telenovelas she avidly watches? Amidst her confusion, Monica turns to her ex-boyfriend Manny for solace, raising questions about her current relationship with her fiancé and the father of her unborn child.

Driven by a quest for truth, Monica delves into her family's past, tracing back to the early eighties when her parents arrived in Miami from Cuba during the Mariel boatlift. The novel unravels the complexities of her parents' lives in the tumultuous seventies, a time marked by resistance against Castro's regime—a backdrop that shapes Monica's understanding of her roots and the people who shaped her existence.

From Miami to Cuba to the jungles of Costa Rica, "Tell It to Me Singing" navigates themes of identity, belonging, and the intricate threads of family history. It explores how our origins define us, how lives are built upon layers of secrets and revelations, and the elusive search for a place called home.

With its richly woven narrative and evocative settings, this novel promises readers a poignant exploration of personal discovery and the enduring bonds that define us. "Tell It to Me Singing" invites readers on a journey through generations, unraveling the mysteries that bind Monica to her past and illuminate her path forward. 📚❤️