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ISBN13: 9780385311779
ISBN10: 038531177x
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Rain of Gold is an engrossing read that's full of tales both tall and true. Villaseñor has a way of getting to one's heart through the stories of his ancestors and the journey that leads to his parents meeting. The sequel, Thirteen Senses, is equally moving.
Recommended by Nate Ashley, Powell's City of Books

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In Rain of Gold, Victor Villasenor weaves the parallel stories of two families and two countries…bringing us the timeless romance between the volatile bootlegger who would become his father and the beautiful Lupe, his mother-men and women in whose lives the real and the fantastical exist side by side…and in whose hearts the spirit to survive is fueled by a familys unconditional love.
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About the Author

Victor Villaseñor is the author of the nonfiction books Wild Steps of Heaven and Jury: The People vs. Juan Corona. He has written several screenplays, including the award-winning The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez. Villasenor lives on the North Country San Diego ranch where he grew up.
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njcur, January 24, 2010 (view all comments by njcur)
Economic times are hard right now. This book will give you a wonderful new way to look at the world when things feel bleak. The characters will fill you with light and joy. I really loved this book. You will too. Pick it up and find a fresh start. It will make your day!
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rosalizethchao, December 3, 2008 (view all comments by rosalizethchao)
This book is a life changing experience...I grew from the knowledge i gained through the characters and i am who i am due to what lupe has taught me. Also salvador is the every women dreams of and well i could not stop thinking of either of them once i finished the novel.I ran to the library and pickED up THIRTEEN SENSES,AND I FINISHED IT TOO;now i am going to begin reading Wild steps of heaven. THANK YOU LUPE,SALVADOR AND VICTOR who are amazing and i grew to love your parents through these novels.
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ISBN:
9780385311779
Foreword:
Villasenor, Victor E.
Author:
Villasenor, Victor E.
Foreword by:
Villasenor, Victor
Foreword:
Villasenor, Victor
Author:
Villasenor, Victor
Publisher:
Delta
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
California
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Mexican americans
Subject:
Mexico
Subject:
Ethnic Cultures
Subject:
Mexican-american authors
Subject:
Mexican American families
Subject:
Mexico Biography.
Subject:
Latin America - Mexico
Subject:
Ethnic Cultures - General
Subject:
Mexican Americans -- California.
Subject:
Villase~nor, Victor - Family
Subject:
Biography-Ethnic Cultures
Subject:
World History-Mexico
Copyright:
1991
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
map I-1325
Publication Date:
19920931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
9.16x6.12x1.27 in. 1.41 lbs.
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Rain of Gold is an engrossing read that's full of tales both tall and true. Villaseñor has a way of getting to one's heart through the stories of his ancestors and the journey that leads to his parents meeting. The sequel, Thirteen Senses, is equally moving.

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