"How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents" is a novel by Julia Alvarez that tells the story of the Garcia sisters, who immigrate from the Dominican Republic to the United States. The narrative explores their struggles with cultural identity, language barriers, and the challenges of adapting to a new life while maintaining their heritage. The book is structured in a non-linear format, using flashbacks to reveal the sisters' experiences both in their homeland and in America. Through their journeys, the novel addresses themes of family, assimilation, and the complexities of growing up between two cultures.