Mary J. Andrade
Autor de Dia de Muertos en México Michoacán = Day of the Dead in Mexico
Sobre El Autor
Obras de Mary J. Andrade
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Fecha de nacimiento
- 20th Century
- Género
- female
Miembros
Reseñas
Estadísticas
- Obras
- 11
- Miembros
- 96
- Popularidad
- #196,089
- Valoración
- 4.0
- Reseñas
- 2
- ISBNs
- 10
- Idiomas
- 1
I really enjoyed the format and structure of the book. I thought it was interesting to have the story in English and Spanish on the same page in different columns. Looking at the book, the cover is enticing. It is a bright and vibrant inlaid picture of a man holding a bushel of flowers and a beautiful scenic picture of a filed in Mexico (presumably.) Opening the book, the reader notices an index and dedication in both languages. Turning the pages, the reader finds and introduction section, followed by a section on each of the four regions. The final pages are saying regarding death, recipes for Day of the Dead dishes, and a page by page photograph guide to explain the photos in the book.
I thought the author’s voice of third person point of view was effective. She tells the story with facts from the native peoples and her first hand observations and experiences in Mexico. I thought this book was valid and true. The author has spent many years in Mexico observing these rituals and has written many books about the subject. I thought it was accurate, educational, and informative.
Overall, I really like the book. The pictures and the “extras” were the best part. I did think it was a little too in depth because at times I was overwhelmed and a little confused about what I was reading. Otherwise, I think this book, especially the pictures, would be a great addition to a Spanish class lesson on Day of the dead.… (más)