Description
Book SynopsisA linked short story collection that weaves together the lives of three generations of a Mexican American family bound together by love, and a curse
Trade Review"With a delicate and perceptive understanding of humanity and the ties which bind community to history, Rubén Degollado has painted a portrait of sincere love in
The Family Izquierdo. This book feels like coming home to a warm embrace, where the characters and land leap off the page and into our hearts." -- Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of Woman of Light
"In
The Family Izquierdo, every story is a revelation. Rubén Degollado’s storytelling is as rigorous as it is intricate. Intimate and epic, it brims with magic and spirit. A bold, beautiful debut!" -- Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
"[A] rich mosaic of voices that skillfully encapsulates the complexity of family… The novel’s mix of elements — a plot that draws on magic, language steeped in Tejano specificity, deftly rendered insight into the nature of humanity — makes for a thoroughly satisfying read." -- Kawai Strong Washburn - The New York Times Book Review
