Heart of Aztlan - by Rudolfo Anaya (Paperback)

About the Book

"In Heart of Aztlan a prose writer with the soul of a poet, and a dedication to his calling that only the greatest artists ever sustain, is on an important track, the right one, the only one."-La Confluencia

Book Synopsis

In Heart of Aztlan a prose writer with the soul of a poet, and a dedication to his calling that only the greatest artists ever sustain, is on an important track, the right one, the only one.-La Confluencia

Review Quotes

," . . he vividly depicted life in the barrio, placing a strong emphasis on the struggles that were daily encountered by the people of Barelas. . . . vividly illustrated in a most compelling manner, and yet the simple message of hope in the face of adversity as the novel came to a close was truly inspiring."

." . . he vividly depicted life in the barrio, placing a strong emphasis on the struggles that were daily encountered by the people of Barelas. . . . vividly illustrated in a most compelling manner, and yet the simple message of hope in the face of adversity as the novel came to a close was truly inspiring."

"A vivid sense of Chicano life since World War II."

"In "Heart of Aztlan" a prose writer with the soul of a poet, and a dedication to his calling that only the greatest artists ever sustain, is on an important track, the right one, the only one."

"Mixed with the Native American legends and Hispanic traditions of this wonderful book are the basic human motivations that touch all cultures. It is a rip-roaring good read."

"In "Heart of Aztlan a prose writer with the soul of a poet, and a dedication to his calling that only the greatest artists ever sustain, is on an important track, the right one, the only one."

About the Author

Rudolfo Anaya is the acclaimed author of Bless Me, Ultima and many other books.