The holy tortilla and a pot of beans : a feast of short fiction

As a helping of #x93;down-home magical realism," this collection of 16 short stories explores the human spirit inherent in the bilingual, bicultural world of the Texas-Mexico border. With a fresh sense of humor and human understanding, these stories skillfully bridge the gap between miracles and tragedies, prejudice and transcendence, and oppression and liberation. From the comical exploration of the hypocrisy expressed at funerals to the spiritual mission of a magical tortilla, the collection draws upon a wide range of emotions but comes together in a singular, powerful voice that reflects the holiness found in everyday life A Collection Of Short Stories Set In The Southwest. Our Daily Tortilla. Chencho's Cow -- La Santísima María Pilar, The Queen Of Mean -- The Holy Tortilla -- The Pot Has Eyes -- The Mountains, The Trees, The River, This Dirt ... The Whole Familia. Inheritance -- Whispers From The Dirt -- Reclaiming -- Children Of Corn. El Mojado No Existe -- Invisible -- The Stuff To Scream With -- I Just Can't Bear It -- How I Got Into Big Trouble -- Federico & Elfiria -- Waiting Between The Trees -- Black Leather Lu -- Tía. By Carmen Tafolla. As a helping of ""down-home magical realism"", this collection of 16 short stories explores the human spirit inherent in the bilingual, bicultural world of the Texas-Mexico border. With a fresh sense of humour and human understanding, these stories skilfully bridge the gap between miracles and tragedies, prejudice and transcendence, and oppression and liberation.