Descripción
Laura Esquivel returns with a novel of great beauty and compassion. While Like Water for Chocolate was based on the life of her mother, in Swift as Desire Esquivel fictionalizes her father’s life in Mexico. Born with the curious ability to understand the hidden messages in human emotions, Don Júbilo becomes a translator who helps others solve communication problems in their relationships. However, when a tragedy destroys his marriage, it is his daughter’s ability to listen that will reunite Don Júbilo on his deathbed with his wife. Ms. Esquivel shows us with affection, style and humor how keeping secrets will lead us to be unhappy and how communication is the key to achieving love.
Author: Laura Esquivel
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 09/11/2001
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.01h x 5.22w x 0.67d
ISBN13: 9780385721639
ISBN10: 0385721633
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Literary
- Fiction | Romance | Historical | General
- Fiction | Magical Realism
Author: Laura Esquivel
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 09/11/2001
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.01h x 5.22w x 0.67d
ISBN13: 9780385721639
ISBN10: 0385721633
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Literary
- Fiction | Romance | Historical | General
- Fiction | Magical Realism
About the Author
Laura Esquivel has been awarded for her novel Like Water for Chocolate, which has sold over four and a half million copies worldwide in thirty-five languages. She is also the author of The Law of Love and, most recently, Between Two Fires. She lives in Mexico City.