
The Guardians
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Ana Castillo
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By:
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Ana Castillo
After several days of waiting and an ominous phone call from a woman who may be connected to a smuggling ring, Regina and Gabo resolve to find Rafa. Help arrives in the form of Miguel, an amorous, recently divorced history teacher; Miguel's gregarious abuelo Milton; a couple of Gabo's gang-banger classmates; and a priest of wayward faith. Between the ruthless "coyotes" who exploit Mexicans while smuggling them to America and the border officials who are out to arrest and deport the illegal immigrants, looming threats are constant companions on the journey.
Ana Castillo brilliantly evokes the beautiful, stark desert landscape and creates vivid characters with strong voices and resilient hearts. The Guardians serves as a remarkable testament to enduring faith, family bonds, cultural pride, and the human experience.
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Deep and sincere
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It is a great novel by a great writer that deals with serious issues in a humorous and intelligent way. I dare you not to laugh at loud!
Told from the point of view of four distinct characters, Ana Castillo does a wonderful job narrating her novel.
The Guardians tells the story of a family whose members straddle both sides of the US-Mexican border. Castillo succeeds painting for her readers a realistic picture of what it is to live in such a contested terrain.
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson writes of the novel: "Ana Castillo's words truly make you feel as though you know exactly what it is like to grow up in a small border town in New Mexico."
Great and inteligent novel
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Quality Writing -Valuable Insight on Mex-US Border
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Beautiful and Heart Wrenching
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