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Discover the captivating world of **Woman of Light**, a mesmerizing novel that weaves a rich narrative about survival, family, and the unbreakable ties that bind us across generations. In **this compelling multigenerational saga**, we follow Luz 'Little Light' Lopez, a tea leaf reader in 1930s Denver, as she strives to uphold her family's stories amidst a backdrop of violence and cultural loss. This book beautifully blends **historical fiction** with elements of **Indigenous heritage**, offering readers a profound glimpse into Luz's visions of her ancestral lands in the Lost Territory.
**Woman of Light** has garnered critical acclaim, hailed as 'dazzling' and 'lyrical' by literary giants like Roxane Gay and Taylor Jenkins Reid. The novel is a **2023 release** from Little Brown, brand new and featuring a B-format paperback design perfect for your reading collection.
As Luz confronts the challenges of her world, she must rely on her intuition and the power of her heritage to save her family’s stories from fading away. Immerse yourself in this astounding tale filled with unforgettable characters who are as complex and vibrant as the narratives they inhabit.
With its intricate exploration of **family secrets, love, and resilience**, **Woman of Light** is essential reading for anyone looking to explore the intersections of cultural identity and personal discovery. **Free shipping** on this item ensures that your journey into this compelling narrative will begin without delay. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Be part of the literary conversation and embrace the stories that shape us with **Woman of Light** today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472157720
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
'A formidable, necessary voice in fiction' Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Malibu Rising
'Dazzling, cinematic, intimate, lyrical' Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist
'A feat of old-school storytelling' The Observer
WINNER OF THE READING THE WEST BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION. LONGLISTED FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE. LONGLISTED FOR THE CAROL SHIELDS PRIZE FOR FICTION.
There is one every generation, a seer who keeps the stories.
Luz "Little Light" Lopez, a tea leaf reader and laundress, is left to fend for herself after her older brother, Diego, a snake charmer and factory worker, is run out of town by a violent white mob. As Luz navigates 1930s Denver, she begins to have visions that transport her to her Indigenous homeland in the nearby Lost Territory. Luz recollects her ancestors' origins, how her family flourished, and how they were threatened. She bears witness to the sinister forces that have devastated her people and their homelands for generations. In the end, it is up to Luz to save her family stories from disappearing into oblivion.
Written in Kali Fajardo-Anstine's singular voice, the wildly entertaining and complex lives of the Lopez family fill the pages of this multigenerational western saga. Woman of Light is a transfixing novel about survival, family secrets, and love-filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, all of whom are just as special, memorable, and complicated as our beloved heroine, Luz.
'Sometimes you just step into a book and let it wash over you, l
**Woman of Light** has garnered critical acclaim, hailed as 'dazzling' and 'lyrical' by literary giants like Roxane Gay and Taylor Jenkins Reid. The novel is a **2023 release** from Little Brown, brand new and featuring a B-format paperback design perfect for your reading collection.
As Luz confronts the challenges of her world, she must rely on her intuition and the power of her heritage to save her family’s stories from fading away. Immerse yourself in this astounding tale filled with unforgettable characters who are as complex and vibrant as the narratives they inhabit.
With its intricate exploration of **family secrets, love, and resilience**, **Woman of Light** is essential reading for anyone looking to explore the intersections of cultural identity and personal discovery. **Free shipping** on this item ensures that your journey into this compelling narrative will begin without delay. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Be part of the literary conversation and embrace the stories that shape us with **Woman of Light** today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472157720
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
'A formidable, necessary voice in fiction' Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Malibu Rising
'Dazzling, cinematic, intimate, lyrical' Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist
'A feat of old-school storytelling' The Observer
WINNER OF THE READING THE WEST BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION. LONGLISTED FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE. LONGLISTED FOR THE CAROL SHIELDS PRIZE FOR FICTION.
There is one every generation, a seer who keeps the stories.
Luz "Little Light" Lopez, a tea leaf reader and laundress, is left to fend for herself after her older brother, Diego, a snake charmer and factory worker, is run out of town by a violent white mob. As Luz navigates 1930s Denver, she begins to have visions that transport her to her Indigenous homeland in the nearby Lost Territory. Luz recollects her ancestors' origins, how her family flourished, and how they were threatened. She bears witness to the sinister forces that have devastated her people and their homelands for generations. In the end, it is up to Luz to save her family stories from disappearing into oblivion.
Written in Kali Fajardo-Anstine's singular voice, the wildly entertaining and complex lives of the Lopez family fill the pages of this multigenerational western saga. Woman of Light is a transfixing novel about survival, family secrets, and love-filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, all of whom are just as special, memorable, and complicated as our beloved heroine, Luz.
'Sometimes you just step into a book and let it wash over you, l