Kingdoms Within

<p>What began as a simple quest to find her great-grandmother's birth certificate led author Elena A. Gomez to discover information beyond her dreams. In <em>Kingdoms Within</em> she shares the story of growing up as a twin in Chicago her experiences visiting relatives in northern Mexico and Texas as a child and the search for her great-grandmother's birth certificate.</p><p>This memoir chronicles the events of Elena's life as a child to adulthood with special attention given to her family history and background. The tale begins with her search for her great-grandmother's birth certificate carrying on a mission begun by her grandfather. That quest requiring both persistence and faith takes Elena to extraordinary places during her life.</p><p>Filled with detailed recollections and vivid depictions of her memories <em>Kingdoms Within</em> delves into Elena's heritage as a Mexican-American and tells about what she learns about her roots.</p>