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.