The Hummingbird's Daughter: A Novel

Luis Alberto Urrea

Jun 2006 · Sold by Little, Brown

About this ebook

From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The House of Broken Angels and Good Night, Irene, discover the epic historical novel following the journey of a young saint fighting for her survival.

This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.

Ratings and reviews

I bought this book solely for the title - it reminded me of Nonnie. And it was a pretty interesting story, though that part of it didn't remind me anything at all of Nonnie... I think I would have enjoyed it more if I spoke Spanish or knew more about Mexican history. It was a pretty fast read, though it took me a while to read because I was sick.

I grew up in México as a child and a young adult. This book brings me many memories and makes me proud of my culture. It is a very well written book that will take you into a fantastic journey. Loved it!

About the author

A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his landmark work of nonficiton The Devil's Highway, Luis Alberto Urrea is also the bestselling author of the novels The Hummingbird's Daughter, Into the Beautiful North, and Queen of America, as well as the story collection The Water Museum, a PEN/Faulkner Award finalist.

He has won the Lannan Literary Award, an Edgar Award, and a 2017 American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature, among many other honors. Born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and American mother, he lives outside of Chicago and teaches at the University of Illinois-Chicago.