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100 1 _aCusumano, Camille
245 1 0 _aMexico, a love story : [women write about the Mexican experience]
_c/ edited by Camille Cusumano
260 _aEmeryville, Cal.
_b: Seal Press
_c, c2006.
300 _a317 p.
_c; 20 cm.
440 0 _aSeal Women's Travel
520 _aMexico has long cast a spell over its neighbor, and alter ego, to the north. Americans share its history, exalt its food, and honor its artistic luminaries. They cross the border in droves, heading to warm waters, busy city centers, open-air mercados, language classrooms, cousins? living rooms, and majestic temples. Mexico inspires passion and adventure and love. In this eloquent collection, women share firsthand experiences with the people, history, and landscape of this rich country. Transcending the ordinary travelogue, these articles capture the ways in which Mexico has shaped lives or influenced decisions, how it has affected each woman in profound ways. In expressing their love for the country, these diverse writers share intimate stories as visceral as they are poignant, as entertaining as they are endearing. This compelling collection offers a new way for seasoned visitors, armchair travelers, and anyone interested in Mexico to appreciate an old friend.
650 _aMexico
_x-Social life and customs
_x-Popular works
650 4 _aWomen
_x-Travel
_z-Mexico
651 4 _aMexico
_x-Description and travel
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