“The Hummingbird’s Daughter” by Luis Alberto Urrea (Mexico)

One of Nicola’s 100 Best Books for Inspiration in the 21^st century!

Review

This book was one of the four selected titles for our Summer Reading Group 2006

Nicola was the only one to have read “The Hummingbird’s Daughter” by Luis Alberto Urrea (Mexico)! She has chosen it as her Coup de Cœur Summer 2006, since she feels that it surpasses the four other books by far. The story has depth and detail that are not to be found in the others (though “Zorro” does come close!). Nicola was captivated from the start by the fascinating array of characters, the setting and the powerful story. As you may have guessed, Nicola highly recommends this book!

Synopsis

It is 1889. Civil war is brewing in Mexico, and sixteen-year-old Teresita has just woken from the strangest dream – a dream that she has died. Only it was not a dream. This passionate and rebellious young woman has arisen from death with a power to heal – but it will take all her faith to endure the trials that await her and her family now that she has become the Saint of Cabora.

Nicola’s Summer Reading list 2006

“Harmony Silk Factory” by Tash Aw (Malaysia) *
“The Hummingbird’s Daughter” by Luis Alberto Urrea (Mexico)
“On Beauty” by Zadie Smith (U.K.)
“Whale Caller” by Zakes Mda (South Africa)
“Zorro” by Isabel Allende (Chile)

* Best Summer Read
In italics, Nicola’s Coup de Cœur