Carmen Hartono’s Memoir “Chronicles of a Catholic Housewife” to be Displayed at a Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago

The book marketing and self-publishing company ReadersMagnet will showcase the “Chronicles of a Catholic Housewife: Forty Years Toward the Promised Land” by Carmen Hartono at a renowned outdoor book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. This event will take place along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street, on September 12-13, 2026.

“Chronicles of a Catholic Housewife: Forty Years Toward the Promised Land” is a poignant memoir by Carmen Hartono, tracing her forty-year journey through marriage, faith, and cultural crossroads. From El Salvador to San Francisco, and eventually to Singapore, she navigates the complexities of a multicultural family—Catholic, Muslim, and Jewish—amidst shifting social and political landscapes. Enduring personal tragedy and profound change, Carmen reflects on the mysteries of fate, faith, and resilience. This honest account sheds light on the enduring power of hope, the meaning of marriage, and the beauty of discovering grace and belonging across generations and continents.

Carmen Hartono is a first-time author who grew up bilingual and bicultural, dividing her life between El Salvador and San Francisco. Her experiences in both places, as well as in Singapore, shape her unique perspective on faith and the Catholic Church. Inspired by her Salvadoran roots and the Church’s evolving theology, she reflects on the growing worldwide embrace of human dignity.

Get a copy of the “Chronicles of a Catholic Housewife: Forty Years Toward the Promised Land” by Carmen Hartono today on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit space at the book festival at Printers Row to view this impactful title.

Book Details

• Book Title: “Chronicles of a Catholic Housewife: Forty Years Toward the Promised Land”
• Author: Carmen Hartono
• Genre: Memoir
• Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
• Published Date: February 6, 2014

Author’s Biography
Carmen Hartono is a first-time author who grew up bilingual and bicultural, traveling between El Salvador and San Francisco. She spent her adult life in the Bay Area, with work taking her family to Singapore before returning to California. Drawing from her roots in El Salvador—a birthplace of Liberation Theology—Carmen reflects on the evolving role of the Catholic Church. Now, with the election of Pope Leo XIV, she observes that a theology embracing the dignity of every person is becoming a universal standard.

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