The Journey From Mexico to Setomaa

The
author of the book is writer, data scientist, and musician, Stephanie Rendón,
who came to Estonia in 2014 for doctoral studies and work. Particularly,
Setomaa captivated her so much that she decided to stay and wrote a book about
her journey.

“In 2014, I moved to Estonia, a country with an infinitely small
plain where clouds are the only mountains and where there are twelve months of
bad ski weather."

"Here,
I gather fragmented experiences on culture, perspectives, personal encounters,
love, and my chronicles as an immigrant. If the reader is still interested in
the potential outcome of this eclectic blend of adventures and misadventures, I
recommend continuing to read."

"Estonians
are very generous. Once they open their hearts or feelings to you, it is
incredible to witness their sheer generosity and goodwill."

"As
the years unfold, I realize just how deeply Estonia has infiltrated my psyche
and being, much like my homeland, Mexico. But do I belong to this land? I still
pine for my homeland, yet I persist in trying my luck and putting down roots
here. The paradoxical ambivalence: I am not exclusive to either my homeland or
my adopted nation, but am a heady echo of both."

The
book consists of two parts. The first part details the inner journey of the
author, which began when she moved from Mexico to Estonia. The second, a
smaller segment, is devoted to the information and personal impressions about
the culture, history, and nature of Setomaa.