Abuelita, I Am Your Grandson - by Julio Lucero (Paperback)

About the Book

A wholesome, yet whimsical collection of autobiographical stories of a son learning the ropes of his family's business, a Mexican restaurant.

Book Synopsis

Have you ever wondered how it would be to work with your family in a Mexican restaurant? "Abuelita, I Am Your Grandson" will show you. It is a collection of autobiographical stories that hit every note on the scale, ranging from Mexican gastronomy, to business, to lessons in language and culture. Without further ado, grab an apron and wrap up. Come back behind the counter, where the planchero will draw a laugh, where the onions will make you cry, and where the Tequila will have you speaking Spanish by the end.

Review Quotes

"... reads like a letter from your funny best friends. You want this!"

Birdhouse Books Owner, Abby Strite

"What makes this book stand out for me is its storytelling style. No long-winded chapters, no filler -- just sharp engaging moments that pack a punch."

Storygraph Reader @danisreadinglit

"He is a skillful writer with an excellent ear for dialogue. With the care and precision of a linguistic anthropologist, he reproduces the chatting among employees who weave English and Spanish into a fluent hybrid mix."

Lillian Beckwith

"The essays are told vignette style which is precisely the way this book ought to have been written. Each vignette is a bite-sized piece of café life and a teeny bit beyond."

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