Humanities Homework Help

So far, give your opinion about the textbook chosen for this class, Crucible of Struggle by Zaragosa Vargas. What do you like and/or dislike? Do you think the book will affect you at all? Do you have any preconceived notions of the topics? How is the book related to your own personal agenda? What are your own reactions and considered opinions regarding the work? or Would you recommend this book to others, and why?