A Cup of Water Under My Bed Summary
Daisy Hernandez

A Cup of Water Under My Bed Overview

A Cup of Water Under My Bed is a memoir by Latina author Daisy Hernández about her formative years. She recalls growing up in a Colombian-Cuban household with her parents and three aunts, feeling as though she were straddling multiple cultures and contending with the pressures of being a child of immigrants. She also reflects on the challenges she faced after coming out as bisexual to family members that were not accepting. The memoir addresses themes such as LGBTQ+ lives and issues, language, and class, among others.