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A masterful debut that weaves together the lives of three generations of a Mexican American family bound by love, and a curse.The tight-knit Izquierdo family is grappling with misfortunes none of them can explain. Their beloved patriarch has suffered from an emotional collapse and is dying; eldest son Gonzalo's marriage is falling apart; daughter Dina, beleaguered by the fear that her nightmares are real, is a shut-in.When Gonzalo digs up a strange object in the backyard of the family home, the Izquierdos take it as proof that a jealous neighbor has cursed them-could this be the reason for all their troubles? As the Izquierdos face a distressing present and an uncertain future, they are sustained by the blood that binds them, a divine presence, and an abiding love for one another.Told in a series of soulful voices brimming with warmth and humor, The Family Izquierdo is a tender narrative of a family at a turning point.
"A luminous ensemble brings this delectable audiobook to life…The narrators are consummate professionals, creating a rich and rewarding listening experience. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award."
"Each story is powerful and indelible…Reading this beautiful debut felt like coming home."
"There are trials, yes, but also plenty of love and miracles in this beautiful chronicle of family."
"The Family Izquierdo shines in its depiction of South Texas and how the region has shaped Latinos over time."
"Filled with the rich complexities of Latinx culture…[and] captures the way people in all families have different versions of the same tale."
"[A] gloriously rich epic."
"Portrays the family's mix of faith, superstition, and intergenerational volatility…This is a gem."
"Intimate and epic, it brims with magic and spirit."
"This book feels like coming home to a warm embrace, where the characters leap off the page and into our hearts."
"Anyone with a family will find themselves in these pages."
"A luminous ensemble brings this delectable audiobook to life…The narrators are consummate professionals, creating a rich and rewarding listening experience. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award."
"Each story is powerful and indelible…Reading this beautiful debut felt like coming home."
"There are trials, yes, but also plenty of love and miracles in this beautiful chronicle of family."
"The Family Izquierdo shines in its depiction of South Texas and how the region has shaped Latinos over time."
"Filled with the rich complexities of Latinx culture…[and] captures the way people in all families have different versions of the same tale."
"[A] gloriously rich epic."
"Portrays the family's mix of faith, superstition, and intergenerational volatility…This is a gem."
"Intimate and epic, it brims with magic and spirit."
"This book feels like coming home to a warm embrace, where the characters leap off the page and into our hearts."
"Anyone with a family will find themselves in these pages."