Read the excerpt from The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. "But that’s about all I have.” He looked down. "I lost my job at the bank.”"Ay, Fernando.” Mamá covered his large hands with her small ones.Papá shook his head. "No, it was expected. It was just a matter of time.”"You’ll get an even better job, Papá,” I said, trying to be positive."It’ll be difficult, Lucy.” He stroked my hair. "The government controls all the industries. We’re going to have to make some adjustments.”"Fernando, I can work.” Mamá started to get up. "Take in some sewing. Maybe a little ironing.”"No, no. I won’t have my wife working. I’ll find something. Try to get some work as a handyman. See how that goes.”