Tan Lejos de Dios (So Far From God) Free Audiobook Download by Ana Castillo
[Gy Mirano] is a Mexican-American/Chicana woman who has never been much of one for religion. She's a veteran and tells her story with the care and tenderness that only a veteran can bring. There's nothing sanctimonious or preachy about this audiobook, although it is powerfully moving at times.
This book is about a young girl whose life changes after she starts to talk in the middle of a church sermon. The novel tells her story of growing up in Mexico with her family, and how this all changes once she learns English and becomes more Americanized. It also tells the story of her relationship with her father, who's just as lost as she is.
La historia giró en torno a Vanessa, quien tenía una nueva vida en la hacienda de sus tíos y un novio con el que quería casarse. Cuando sucedió lo peor, su fe cayó, pero no todo estaba perdido. Cuando ve a Maruja, hija del dueño de la hacienda y ¿quién creerá que es?
Tan Lejos de Dios narrates the story of a family who struggles with poverty and addiction, the author's own struggle to overcome the obstacles that life has thrown at her. The book encapsulates the universal experiences of love and heartbreak while telling stories of hope in spite of difficult circumstances.
This book is a must-read for those yearning for a message of hope, redemption, and light in this dark time. The story chronicles the journey of one man's redemption from the horrors of human trafficking to finding his path as a missionary in Honduras.
Published Date | 2008-11-14 |
Duration | 10 hours 10 minutes |
Author | Ana Castillo |
Narrated | Gy Mirano |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Historical Fiction, World |