Esperanza's Box of Saints (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780684856148)

From the author of L.A. Weather comes a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey about a beautiful young widow's search for her missing child--a mission that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the rowdy brothels of Tijuana and a rarely seen side of Los Angeles.

Rescued from turmoil by her favorite saint, Esperanza embarks on a journey that tests her faith, teaches her the ways of the world, and transforms her from a fervently religious innocent to an independent, sexual, and passionately devout woman.

"Esperanza's Box of Saints fills our souls with colors and flavors, but more importantly with a sense of genuine, heartfelt candor, born from true faith. With a smile on our face and a pang in our heart, we find renewed hope in Esperanza's quest." --Laura Esquivel, author of Like Water for Chocolate

"The saints in Mar僘 Amparo Escand's novel take us on a journey that explores the nature of sin and absolution, the pain of loss, and the resurrection of desire...an enormously compassionate work about a woman who wrestles with her own faith and emerges victorious." --John Sayles

​"A sweet and entertaining novel by an inventive writer." --Oscar Hijuelos

​"A highly original, beautifully written, and heartwarming tale." --Tony Hillerman

Author: Maria Amparo Escandon
ISBN-10: 068485614X
ISBN-13: 9780684856148
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Language: English
Published: 01/14/1999
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 70907 / Esperanza's Box of Saints


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/1998 pg. 1550
Publishers Weekly 11/23/1998 pg. 60
Booklist 01/01/1999 pg. 831
Library Journal 01/01/1999 pg. 147
New York Times 02/21/1999 pg. 20