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Library Journal Review

These authors share more than a common heritage as Latino Americans. Each one possesses the power to craft a beautiful tale, as illustrated in this collection of 23 short stories. Some of the authors, like Virgil Suarez (Going Under, LJ 9/15/96), have already been published, while others are virtually unknown to the literary world. These vignettes, sometimes as short as four pages, sear into one's memory, leaving an indelible mark. The rich imagery pervading these stories, accompanied by strongly developed characters, combines to create unforgettable stories. The ever-changing settings, from Mexico's fertile wilderness to New York City's asphalt wastelands, match the shifting tones of the stories. They stretch to both ends of the spectrum, from the devastating tale of a 16-year-old pregnant junkie, trapped in a hopeless world of addiction, to the heartwarming recipe for a happy soul. These poignant tales will inspire hope, laughter, and maybe a tear or two. Highly recommended for all collections.‘Erin Cassin, "Library Journal" (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Ilan Stavans (born Ilan Stavchansky on April 7, 1961, in Mexico City) is a Mexican-American, essayist. He is the author of "The Hispanic Condition", "The Riddle of Cantinflas", and "The One-Handed Pianist & Other Stories" as well as the editor of "The Oxford Book of Jewish Stories" and a dictionary of Spanglish, among other volumes. He has been a National Book Critics Circle Award nominee, the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Latino Literature Prize, among other honors. He teaches at Amherst College.

(Bowker Author Biography)