Like Water for Chocolate

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Like Water for Chocolate

By: Laura Esquivel

Narrated by: Yareli Arizmendi

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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 throughout the story.

Laura EsquivelYareli ArizmendiRandom House Audio

Family Life

Genre Fiction

Historical Fiction

Literary Fiction

Magical Realism

World Literature

Ranch

Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism World Literature Ranch

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“A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera romance, Mexican cookbook and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one, Like Water For Chocolate is one tasty entree from first-time novelist Laura Esquivel.” —San Francisco Chronicle

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