Taking hold
Francisco Jiménez
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Taking hold
Published
2015
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Pages
191
ISBN-13
9780547632308
ISBN-10
0547632304
Description
Continuing the best-selling life stories told in "The Circuit, Breaking Through, "and "Reaching Out, "Francisco Jimenez chronicles his efforts and struggles as he continues his education at Columbia University. In this fourth book in the award-winning memoir series, Francisco Jiménez leaves everything behind in California, a loving family, a devoted girlfriend, and the culture that shaped him, to attend Columbia University in New York City.
Subjects
Mexican and American college student's perceptions of psychopathology
Influence of acculturation, perceptions of discrimination and acculturative stress on attitudes toward seeking counseling in Mexican American college students
The role of stress and coping skills in the prediction of Mexican-American college students' mental health and academic success
A dream called home
Reaching out
See me
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Taking hold?
This edition of Taking hold has approximately 191 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Taking hold?
For most readers, Taking hold typically takes between 3h 59m and 2h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Taking hold?
The estimated word count for Taking hold is approximately 47,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Taking hold?
Taking hold was written by Francisco Jiménez.
When was Taking hold published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.