tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post3361771017339709985..comments2024-03-26T09:40:00.710-06:00Comments on La Bloga: Into the Beautiful North with Luis Alberto UrreaContributing Bloguistas:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13054190814722049711noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-20031944525086457122010-03-24T19:08:14.181-06:002010-03-24T19:08:14.181-06:00no i did not enjoy the book it kinda made fun of t...no i did not enjoy the book it kinda made fun of the Mexican race wich alot of people find offensive if you dont know how it feels to cross the border than dont write about it ever!!!!! Because its like insulting what they realy go through when crossing the borderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-46729381794794488982009-10-27T21:39:34.677-06:002009-10-27T21:39:34.677-06:00Excelente Olga! You've done it again. You hig...Excelente Olga! You've done it again. You highlight with insightful humor and boldness what makes this work unique. Makes me want to run and get it. Also, in your interview with the author, the responses he gives you reveal a level of comfort and trust with your interviewing presence and estilo. Keep it up.Maru Lozanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18275296995153589207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-8527426050417478802009-10-26T08:45:59.182-06:002009-10-26T08:45:59.182-06:00Excellent novel, excellent writer.
Atomiko, the ...Excellent novel, excellent writer.<br /> <br />Atomiko, the "King of the Hill, Baddest of the trash pickers" gives us witness to the poorest of the poor, eking out lives in the Tijauna dompe. <br /><br />My eyes were opened more in recently reading Luis Urrea's 1996 book "By the Lake of Sleeping Children", an account of Luis' years spent serving the residents there in the Tijauna dump. <br /><br />Those who criticize ITBN as 'lite" have no idea the depths from which Mr. Urrea mines this 'story' to bring forth for norte americanos who perhaps would never see beyond the caricature portrait those like Lou Dobbs presents. <br /><br />Mr Urrea writes about humans and families with dignity who happen to live at the bottom. Luis speaks the truth as he's witnessed it and very artfully tells a story that is easy for ALL to read. <br /><br />If others want more 'nitty-gritty' they won't be disappointed by his graphic accounts in Devil's Highway, Across the Wire or By the Lake of Sleeping Children. But they should be prepared to feel quite disturbed by the brutal life of the border - But inside of that, hopes, dreams and aspirations - just like everyone else, wanting a life a little better for the children. <br /><br />Thank you, Ms. Echeverria. Very nice review of one of my favorite authors.el poquitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835166474061862319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-7138934299964696722009-10-25T16:23:37.701-06:002009-10-25T16:23:37.701-06:00Right on, Olga! There's nothing wrong with us...Right on, Olga! There's nothing wrong with using humor in tackling tough topics. It's a novel worth reading.Daniel A. Olivashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02483784846354950778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-63283082720096672092009-10-25T12:44:55.573-06:002009-10-25T12:44:55.573-06:00This is the best review of
"Into The Beaut...This is the best review of<br />"Into The Beautiful North" that<br />I have ever read! And I have<br />tried to read them all! This<br />reviewer gives excellent<br />perspective. Beautifully done!<br />It couldn't get any better than<br />this! Felicidades<br /> Juan SanchezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-61132895645471293612009-10-25T11:35:28.292-06:002009-10-25T11:35:28.292-06:00Greg and Susan bought me a signed copy...it was th...Greg and Susan bought me a signed copy...it was the last book i devoured before going into bar prep.<br /><br />LU and his wife are such kind folks that it's nice to see the commercial success of ITNB....They gave me a CD of music for ITBN, te lo presto anytime!<br /><br />When do we see a sequel to the brilliantly crafted, designed, and executed Falling Angels?Ken Montenegrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441007746311972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-1957919857354554712009-10-25T09:21:43.228-06:002009-10-25T09:21:43.228-06:00Here, here. I too will read that book. About ...Here, here. I too will read that book. About the costume though I don't know if I would laugh if it were Paul Rodriguez making a joke...I don't think he's funny...maybe George Lopez?Viva Liz Vega!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00718448582983682956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-21427352016789482482009-10-25T08:53:48.928-06:002009-10-25T08:53:48.928-06:00xlnt, olga. makes me want to read it again because...xlnt, olga. makes me want to read it again because it was so much fun. thanks for reminding me.<br /><br />mvsmsedanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527530005391318421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-62135126120065993112009-10-25T06:14:17.658-06:002009-10-25T06:14:17.658-06:00Great post and fine interview with Urrea, Olga. Th...Great post and fine interview with Urrea, Olga. That book I will read.<br /><br />Graz,<br />RudyChGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com