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Rosa Nissán

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Rosa Nissán Rovero (known as Rosa Nissán; born June 15, 1939, Mexico City) is a Spanish-language writer of Sephardic Jewish origin.

Quotes

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  • The exquisite roses that my father brought over yesterday have totally withered. I felt like I was them. How can he say he loves me if he doesn't care if I'm withering?
    • Hijo que te nazca (1996) chapter 9, translated into English by Dick Gerdes as Like a Mother (2002)
  • "The way our people do it..." says my mother-in-law, and my mother says, "Our people do it differently because.." Well, if there are differences among the Jewish people, they must really be great between Jews and non-Jews.
    • Novia que te vea (1992), translated into English by Dick Gerdes as Like a Bride (2002). Quote is on page 199 in the English language publication
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