by Ángeles Mastretta · Alfaguara · tapa dura · ISBN 9788420451312
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Tear This Heart Out is a novel by Mexican writer Ángeles Mastretta, published in 1985. The story follows Catalina Ascencio, a young woman who marries General Andrés Ascencio and discovers that her marriage is full of secrets and disappointments. As Catalina grows and empowers herself, she seeks her own happiness and freedom in a world dominated by men and social conventions. The novel explores themes of love, power, feminism, and the search for identity in the context of 20th-century Mexican society.
Ángeles Mastretta is a Mexican author, journalist, actress, and film producer. She is known for creating inspirational female characters and fictional pieces that reflect the social and political realities of Mexico in her life. She is a recipient of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and the Mazatlán Prize for Literature for Best Book of the Year. Her book, Arráncame la vida was adapted into a movie, which won an Ariel Award in Mexico.
