Everyone in the First Wednesday Book Discussion Group at the Callaway County Public Library agreed that "The Hummingbird's Daughter" did a wonderful job of taking us into a time, a place, and a culture that was altogether new territory for us. One member raved that she could not put the book down and said she considered it a 'keeper' that she would read again and again. She especially loved the author's ability to make each character into a 'real person.' She said the characterizations were always right on target. This member is not one of our faster readers and has often had problems in the past in getting into the discussion book. Her enthusiasm was a pleasant surprise to some of the other members.

"Hummingbird's Daughter" did inspire spirited discussion abong the dozen members of our group. We range from age 25 through 65 and cover every educational background. Everyone who read the book had something to add to the discussion. That's what we look for in a book discussion - not just I liked it or I didn't like it...

Carolyn Branch
First Wednesday Book Discussion Group
710 Court Street
Fulton, MO 65251

A sweeping story set in Mexico in the late 1800s. Sort of historical fiction, old west cowboys and indians, spiritual happenings, you name it - this book has it! Very well done, and this novel will forever be on my short list of "all time favorites." Our book club of 10 had somewhat mixed reactions -- 6 loved it, the other 4 did not finish because they said they couldn't get past some of the political stuff of pre-revolutionary Mexico in the beginning of the novel. Their loss!! Our discussion of this book was definitely enhanced by our speaker-phone discussion with the author -- a true delight. I highly recommend you read THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER. If you don't like everything the story has to offer, you still can't help but appreciate the author's prose. Like music to your ears/

Urrea is a storyteller. It's a long story but you'll be taken on a wild ride and at the same time learn so much about Mexican culture.

Luis Alberto Urrea is now one of our book group's favorite author. We all loved this dramatic tale of Urrea's Great Aunt Teresita, a courageous saint from Sinaloa, Mexico. If you like the magical realism writing of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Isabel Allende, you will really enjoy this book.

Our bookclub like the book very well. Very informative on that period..Most are wanting to buy the next book by the author so pretty good judgement call. I think anyone would enjoy this book