Memoirs Joseph L. Lopez - by Joseph Lopez Lopez (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Follow the journey of Joseph L. Lopez (José) as his family leaves their village in Andalucía, Spain in 1907 for the hope of a better life in Hawai'i; ultimately immigrating to California.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Joseph Lopez Lopez wrote his memoirs by hand on lined notebook paper in 1978. These pages were "bound" into a gray folder. Copies were given to each of his children and grandchildren. These memoirs encompass Joseph L. Lopez' recollections of his life from the early 1900's through the time of his putting pen to paper in 1978.</p><p>Joseph L. Lopez's parents moved their family to Hawaii from the Andalucía region of Spain in 1907.</p><p>Six ships, from 1907 to 1913, brought over 8000 men, women and children from Spain to the sugar cane fields of Hawaii. Most of these Spaniards subsequently immigrated to California.</p><p>Joseph L. Lopez's memoirs allow his descendants, and the descendants of other Hawaiian Spaniards to have the history of his immigration story. Joseph L. Lopez's memoirs provide others a glimpse into the life of a Spanish immigrant family, from 1900 through 1978. These Spaniards courageously left their impoverished ancestral home in the Andalucía region of Spain, traveled by ship to Hawaii, and eventually immigrated permanently to California.</p><p>Joseph and his family worked the land in Hawaii and in California; just as they did in Spain. They did whatever was necessary to support one another, to survive, and to thrive through perseverance and resiliency. Eventually, Joseph became a business owner, a land owner, and an entrepreneur.</p><p>Two people, looking through the same window, but from opposite sides, see two different perspectives. One sees an outdoor scene, another sees a kitchen. Both are correct...just a different perspective. It is only when we take the time to come around to the other side of the window that we can "see" another's perspective. </p><p>Joseph L. Lopez's gives us <strong><em>his</em></strong> perspective; the nuances of what it means to immigrate, to assimilate to a new life. <em>We don't have to become a 'melting pot' where we lose our identities...we can be the 'tossed salad' where we maintain our own distinct flavors and at the same time become an integral part of the whole America. </em></p><p>This<strong> </strong>melting pot vs. tossed salad concept exemplifies a wider perspective of the varied immigrant heritage of the United States.</p><p>Let us each be encouraged to delve into our own family's immigration story. It is perhaps not as clear as we thought it was. We are all from somewhere else; ...no matter how far back that may be.</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>... in José writing, I saw my great-uncles names. José's father, sold or gave rights to that hillside to my great-grandfather, enabling my family to continue on to California. My family's success is directly related to José's family efforts. José's words bring to life the family stories we have heard. - STEVE ALONZO "Hawaiian Spaniards" Facebook page Administrator</p><p><br></p><p>...My grandparents came over on the Heliopolis, migrated to California and worked</p><p>up and down the state harvesting fruits and vegetables. I am sure that our families crossed paths many times. José's family is very fortunate that he wrote his memories down. This story should and will be cherished. </p><p>-GLORIA LOPEZ Author<em> AN AMERICAN PAELLA Becoming American While Staying Spanish: </em></p><p><em>A Century of Memories in Winters, CA</em></p><p><br></p><p>I love the inclusion of personal photos and other inserts to enhance references made by José Lopez. Nicely done. Thank you for publishing this work of our grandfather. It is quite obviously a labor of love and you have done a wonderful job.</p><p>- JERRY HASSINGER Grandson of Joseph Lopez Lopez</p><p><br></p><p>It is essential that these stories are known and not forgotten. Most importantly, let coming generations know their roots and value what their ancestors suffered so that they could enjoy a life full of possibilities.</p><p>-MIGUEL ALBA Málaga City, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain</p><p>Spanish investigative writer and historian</p><p>Author: <em>S.S. Heliopolis, The First Emigration of Andalusians to Hawai'i. 1907</em></p><p><br></p><p>To live history through the memory of a beloved ancestor touches one's soul. Susan's focus on her grandfather's words reminds us of sacrifice, hardships, steadfastness and defines our humble</p><p>beginnings as Spanish descendants. - PATRICIA RUIZ STEELE</p><p>Author: <em>The Girl Immigrant </em></p><p><br></p><p>Congratulations on doing such a wonderful job transforming these memories and sharing them with us all. Very few of our ancestors could put down in writing their experiences leaving</p><p>Spain for Hawaii and then to the United States. Their memories bring a special meaning to us all. </p><p>- MIKE MUNOZ "Hawaiian Spaniards" Facebook page Administrator</p><p>Compiler of a future publication of Hawaiian Spaniard stories.</p><br>
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