| Title | : | Como Agua Para Chocolate (Spanish Edition) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.84 (464 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385471378 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 222 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1993-04-01 |
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Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story.
The Spanish language edition of the best-selling Like Water For Chocolate is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific c
Editorial : "A delightful first novel the fragrant story makes you dream of love and want your supper too." --Glamour.
"A mystical Mexican love story that will charm the palate and the heart." -- USA Today.
"A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one." -- San Francisco Chronicle.
The pages of this book feel and look like comics from the Sunday newspaper. The introduction by the author is worth the price of the book.. At times, the relentless cheeriness and optimism with which the author portrayed Loretta seemed a bit unbelievable, especially given the challenges that she faced. As a marine banker I particularly liked the Snatch and Grab caper in Cancun, Mexico. Much of the technology that perfected the art of finding, sneaking up on and shooting down the other guy in the dark was developed for the need to stop Germany and Britain's night bombing campaigns against each other. It is also perfect for a romantic gift or to inspire love within a relationship. Edwin louis Coles books and it is refreshing to know that the good works will continue through his son PaulCole.. I don't think the people that wrote Quickbooks can answer all of the questions people have about their software so don't expect this book to do it too!. I suspected the book was printed in Italy or
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