The given question refers to the memoir written by Yvette Cabrera.
A memoir is a nonfiction narrative written from the perspective of the author about an important part of their life. Unlike an autobiography, which tells about its author's entire life, the memoir focuses on one particular moment/period or series of moments that share a common theme.
The words that signal the time period Cabrera is describing are <em>growing up</em>. These words reveal that she is talking about her childhood and adolescence.
