Like Water for Chocolate

Name: Like Water for Chocolate
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ISBN: 9780385420167

ISBN-10: 0385420161

ISBN-13: 9780385420167

Edition: N/A

Authors: Laura Esquivel

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Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 9/6/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 5.50" wide x 7.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

She is the award-winning author of Like Water For Chocolate. She lives in Mexico City.