Book Review by John S. Christie Luis Alberto Urrea has written another intriguing novel with characteristic humor, and deep sympathy for the characters he creates. Inspired, he claims, in part, by eves-dropping on the conversations of his daughter and friends, Into the Beautiful North: A Novel is dedicated to his daughter and there’s no doubt …
Book Review by John S. Christie Here’s an idea: Oprah should choose this novel so Luis Alberto Urrea can sit down comfortably and write a sequel to it. Then he could do the book tour shindig and plug the value of Latino Literature. A few conversations on daytime TV might do more to promote quality …
Book Review by John S. Christie A Handbook to Luck By Cristina Garcia Knopf (2007) Cristina Garcia’s first novel Dreaming in Cuban has to be recognized as one of a half dozen major works in U.S. Latino fiction. Among the primary contenders for Latino canonical status: Oscar Hijuelos, Julia Alvarez, Sandra Cisneros, Helena Viramontes, Judith …
Book Review by Olivia Gonzalez (10 Years Old) Esperanza Rising is one of the best books I have ever read. My favorite part is when Abuelita comes to California because it is interesting to find the missing puzzle piece to the ending. When Esperanza’s mother gets Valley fever, Esperanza needs Abuelita to comfort and help her, …
Book Review by Vincent Bosquez Cover-Up By Michelle Martinez William Morrow (2007) For more than 150 years, Central Park has been delighting New Yorkers and visitors from around the world with its 250 acres of lush green lawns, 136 acres of woodlands and seven bodies of water that serve as an oasis from the daily …
