Stones For Ibarra
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This poignant novel, Stones For Ibarra, chronicles the journey of an American couple who relocate to a remote Mexican village to reopen a copper mine. As they immerse themselves in the rhythms of their new life, the narrative gracefully portrays their struggles with cultural assimilation and the husband's declining health. Doerr's prose, both spare and luminous, illuminates the quiet dignity of the villagers and the profound beauty found in everyday existence. The story presents a moving meditation on love, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of mortality, all rendered with a tender, reflective tone. It ultimately illustrates the enduring human spirit and the solace discovered in community and tradition.
Author: Harriet Doerr
Format: Paperback
Published: 1987, ABACUS
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This poignant novel, Stones For Ibarra, chronicles the journey of an American couple who relocate to a remote Mexican village to reopen a copper mine. As they immerse themselves in the rhythms of their new life, the narrative gracefully portrays their struggles with cultural assimilation and the husband's declining health. Doerr's prose, both spare and luminous, illuminates the quiet dignity of the villagers and the profound beauty found in everyday existence. The story presents a moving meditation on love, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of mortality, all rendered with a tender, reflective tone. It ultimately illustrates the enduring human spirit and the solace discovered in community and tradition.