I just started reading it on Tuesday night and I'm about 100 pages into the substantial biographical novel.
Part folk tale, part history and 100% mesmerizing, it takes place in revolutionary-era Mexico in the late 19th century and is filled with vaqueros, bandits, indigenous Yaquis and a whole cast of other characters.
At the heart of it all is Teresita, known in Mexico to this day as La Santa de Cabora. Born to an impoverished mother who abandons her, she seems destined to live in dire poverty at the hands of her abusive aunt until Teresita, just a small child, walks into a certain house one day and her life begins to change forever.
My favorite character -- so far -- is Huila, a powerful, cantankerous healer who lovingly, patiently shows Teresita that she is worth something while encouraging her natural, mystical gifts.
Urrea completed two decades of research about his ancestor before writing "The Hummingbird's Daughter.
One City, One Story community activities and events, including book discussion groups, a film series, lectures and more, will be scheduled in March. I'll keep you posted on that.
I am very excited to announce the the author will speak to the community about "The Hummingbird's Daughter" during a free event Sunday, April 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center.
You'll find more information here.
Get the book! You can check it out at Pasadena Central Library or you can buy it at Vromans.
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PIO, gee, it looks like you're really serious about making up for lost time!
And, now you put in 100 pages in a day.
It looks like 2009 is gonna include 2008 as well.
I just surfed the Library's site and saw that it's available in the e-book (i-book?) format. That's great!!!!!
I like to think of you as a sort of Huila de bloggediers. (or would that be bloggeritos and bloggeritas?)
Thanks!!! That's a great endorsement, and I'll definitely check it out and mark the date on my calendar.
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