"Mora confronts the clash of cultures in a courageous, tough tone that masks a gentle sensibility. What finally gives this book its healing power is the mesmerizing honesty of Mora’s celebration of herself as a woman, mother, lover." —The Bloomsbury … Continue reading →
I love words and epiphany (of Greek origin) is among my favorites. In a religious context, January 6 is the Feast of the Three Kings, the arrival of the Magi symbolizing that the Christ Child was revealed to the world. … Continue reading →
I have been re-reading The Names of Things: Life, Language, and Beginnings in the Egyptian Desert. Susan Brind Morrow is a gifted writer. I’m a child of the desert, a major theme in my writing, so traveling to another desert … Continue reading →
"This popular title introduces readers to a Mexican tradition and inspires them to think about gift-giving in a different way. The authors take children through each of the days of the posada (“inn”) tradition in which celebrants take figurines representing … Continue reading →
