Sunlight and Shadow Contributor(s): Boggio, Sue (Author), Pearl, Mare (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826352766 ISBN-13: 9780826352767 Publisher: University of New Mexico Press OUR PRICE: $24.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Thrillers - Suspense - Fiction | Literary |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2012013014 |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6" W x 9" (0.94 lbs) 322 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Demographic Orientation - Small Town - Geographic Orientation - New Mexico |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An acclaimed first novel by two award-winning New Mexico writers, Sunlight and Shadow is a story of family, friendship, and what it really means to have hope. Everything is going well for San Diego restaurateur Abby Silva. She is four months pregnant, and her husband Bobby is finished with his last tour as a Navy submariner, but their happiness is interrupted by a brutal robbery, followed by Bobby's father's sudden death. Bobby and Abby's mixed marriage angered their families. Her wealthy white parents disowned her after she married a Hispanic, and Bobby's father felt that his son was denying his heritage. Now Bobby wants Abby to have the baby in the tiny New Mexico town of Esperanza where he grew up so she can experience the feeling of 'La Familia, ' where everyone helps one another. Abby reluctantly agrees, then Bobby mysteriously disappears. The neighbors gather around to help, and new entanglements ensue in this wonderful first novel by two talented authors who vividly bring to life the beauty of New Mexico and its people.--Booklist Filled with emotion. A real winner of a story.--Tony Hillerman |
Contributor Bio(s): Boggio, Sue: - Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl grew up together in Iowa and have both worked in health care in New Mexico. Sue Boggio lives in Albuquerque. Mare Pearl lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. Pearl, Mare: -Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl grew up together in Iowa and have both worked in health care in New Mexico. Sue Boggio lives in Albuquerque. Mare Pearl lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. |