Esperanza's Box of Saints - Maria Amparo Escandon

Descriere Esperanza's Box of Saints - Maria Amparo Escandon

Like Water for Chocolate meets Candide in this stunning debut novel about a beautiful young widow's search for her missing child--a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the brothels of Tijuana and the streets of Los Angeles. \nFrom the author of L.A. Weather comes a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey about a beautiful young widow's search for her missing child--a mission that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the rowdy brothels of Tijuana and a rarely seen side of Los Angeles. \nRescued from turmoil by her favorite saint, Esperanza embarks on a journey that tests her faith, teaches her the ways of the world, and transforms her from a fervently religious innocent to an independent, sexual, and passionately devout woman. \n \nEsperanza's Box of Saints fills our souls with colors and flavors, but more importantly with a sense of genuine, heartfelt candor, born from true faith. With a smile on our face and a pang in our heart, we find renewed hope in Esperanza's quest. --Laura Esquivel, author of Like Water for Chocolate \n \nThe saints in María Amparo Escandón's novel take us on a journey that explores the nature of sin and absolution, the pain of loss, and the resurrection of desire...an enormously compassionate work about a woman who wrestles with her own faith and emerges victorious. --John Sayles \n \nA sweet and entertaining novel by an inventive writer. --Oscar Hijuelos \n \nA highly original, beautifully written, and heartwarming tale. --Tony Hillerman\n

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Touchstone Books

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ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9780684856148

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1

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