Arturo and Alma Rivera have lived their whole lives in Mexico. One day, their beautiful fifteen-year-old daughter, Maribel, sustains a terrible injury, one that casts doubt on whether she’ll ever be the same. And so, leaving all they have behind, the Riveras come to America with a single dream: that in this country of great opportunity and resources, Maribel can get better. When Mayor Toro, whose family is from Panama, sees Maribel in a Dollar Tree store, it is love at first sight. It’s also the beginning of a friendship between the Rivera and Toro families, whose web of guilt and love and responsibility is at this novel’s core. Woven into their stories are the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America. Their journeys and their voices will inspire you, surprise you, and break your heart. Suspenseful, wry and immediate, rich in spirit and humanity, THE BOOK OF UNKNOWN AMERICANS is a work of rare force and originality. TWO SIGNED COPIES of Cristina Henriquezs critically acclaimed novel up for grabs! To enter, simply LIKE and SHARE this post. Winners will be selected by random draw and announced this week.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:35:26 +0000
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