| The Hummingbird's Daughter Contributor(s): Urrea, Luis Alberto (Author) |
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ISBN: 0316154520 ISBN-13: 9780316154529 Publisher: Back Bay Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Miracles and passion abound in this mesmerizing novel--hailed everywhere as a masterwork--the story of a remarkable young woman's sudden sainthood in the revolutionary-era Mexico of the late 19th century. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Hispanic & Latino - Fiction | Religious - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.41" H x 5.5" W x 8.29" (1.16 lbs) 528 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Cultural Region - Mexican - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover an epic historical novel of a young saint escaping death from Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The House of Broken Angels. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story. |