"...romantic, poignant tale, touched with bittersweet moments of magic and sensuality."

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sending to Jayebirck for the Cinco de Mayo Festival Duncanville, TX mass release project on May 5th, 2008. Good Luck & Much Success!

I read this book, if I remember correctly last year, it was good and I prefer it to Malinche, which is Esquivel's latest book.
I am reserving this book for my CInco de Mayo mass release in scenic Duncanville, TX.
Thanks morningrose for all the books you sent for this endeavor.
Happy Reading!
May all your books be wonderful and your life full of laughter and much great reading!

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look for the bookcrossing table!

Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story.

I believe Timon123 picked this up at the Cinco de Mayo book release; I picked it up this morning at our bookswap.

Number 195 on the list of 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die.

Started reading on July 6th.

August 22nd--Picking this one up again.

Well, this one was certainly different. Talk about a disfunctional family!