Andrés TorresDr. Andrés Torres wrote the foreword of The Heart of an Advocate. He the author of several books Signing in Puerto Rican", The Puerto Rican Movement: Voices from the Diaspora, and Revolution Around the Corner. He is a retired economist, professor, advocate, and historian. "What begins as a coming of age story in an immigrant household evolves into a grand journey toward understanding and meaning as we follow Vilma's later years. I think Vilma is speaking directly to her Latina sisters who have had to deal with domestic abuse. These women will connect powerfully with the personal history rendered here. But there are other audiences who will benefit from this remarkable account: practitioners and advocates in the field of gender-based violence who will learn of the specific experiences of Latina women. As someone who knows the joys of being a father, I so hope this story will reach many male readers. For the men, who after all hold up the other half of the world, this book just might help develop a sense of empathy with their hermanas and guide them to make sensible choices in this life."Dr. Andres Torres Read More Read Less