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336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
I am inexplicably moved by Cecilia Samartin as she has done it again with an amazing piece of artwork such as this. This tale intertwines deep family ties with heart wrenching truths and the strength to endure and face it all no matter what it takes, even if it means risking it all.
"Mofongo" truly reveals true mastery in the art of connecting with the author's readers. Samartin tugs on your heart strings as well as your hunger expressing a collective desire to soothe the soul. The story involves many fictional characters and situations to which you can apply to your own life in very interchangeable ways. Many of the situations she creates within this book have deeper meanings within them which allows you to even look internally to your own faults, and how to cope, change, and make better, and most importantly, to heal yourself; as you read about these others doing the same.
Also, Samartin has a fascinating insight on the culture, life, and movement of Puerto Rico and Cuba I have seen collectively through her books I have read thus far. She portrays it so beautifully that I feel a nostalgia as if I have travelled there myself. Amazing. The foods described throughout this entire book individually made my belly rumble and mouth water, and I have a crazy desire to make a family meal where everyone participates. I have fallen in love with this author's ability to move me toward an interest and passion for things I never knew I had!
If you are bored with your life, or find it hard to cope with the things you can't change, please find time to pick up this book, and go on a journey through the minds of many participators experiencing the same. It will do your soul a world of good.