Myriam Gurba is the author of the memoir Mean. Her essays and criticism can be found in Harper's Bazaar, the Los Angeles Times and The Paris Review. Guest VoicesOpinionNov 01, 2021Death becomes us: On Día de Los Muertos and honoring Mexican ancestorsPerspective: Celebrating Día de Los Muertos was one way that I came to weave ancestral veneration into the fabric of my daily life, and I relished the lore narrated by parents and other family members.
