Spanish Teacher Translates Book

Spanish teacher and Community Service Director Jorge Correa’s Spanish translation of Julie Hersh’s book Struck by Living was released with a special celebration at Dallas Children’s Theater. Jorge originally read the book, which chronicles Julie’s journey through depression and healing, back in 2010 and translated a version for his wife, Patricia, who was receiving treatment for depression. After learning that Julie was a member of the St. Mark’s family (wife of Ken Hersh ’81 and mother of Daniel Hersh ’13), Jorge offered to write the official Spanish translation. Decidi Vivir is the result. 

 

“When I read Struck by Living, I decided right away that Spanish-speaking people should be able to read her book in their native language,” Jorge said.

 

Decidi Vivir is the culmination of three years of work between Jorge, Julie, cover artist Ramir Camu, and Monica and Emilio Pimentel, who helped refine the translation. When Julie offered to pay Jorge for his work, Jorge insisted that he was in fact paying her back. Thanks in part to the book and her friendship with Julie, Patricia is successfully battling her depression. 

 

“Julie's book is a great story that helps others understand that they're not alone,” Jorge said. “By reading about her battle and her victory over depression, people know that they can do it too.”