his text tells the story of Martha López, a 39-year-old woman from Arizona who has twenty children by twenty different fathers and is expecting her twenty-first. Known throughout her small town, she draws a mix of curiosity, criticism, and admiration. Despite the gossip, Martha lives proudly and unapologetically, standing by her choices.
Raised in poverty and forced to leave school early, she’s endured hardship and heartbreak but has built a large, loving, and organized family. Her older children help care for the younger ones, and their home—though crowded—is full of warmth and laughter.
Though money is tight and public opinion divided, Martha remains strong, resilient, and devoted, believing every child she’s had is a blessing. For her, success isn’t about wealth—it’s about love, perseverance, and family.
