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Bless Me, Ultima

By: Rudolfo Anaya
Narrated by: Robert Ramirez
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With hundreds of thousands of copies in print, Bless Me, Ultima has been called the most widely read Mexican-American novel in the English language. Richly evocative, it has earned its place among the classics of modern literature, even drawing favorable comparisons to Herman Melville's legendary Moby Dick.

©1973, 1974 Rodolfo Anaya (P)2004 Recorded Books LLC Coming of Age Latino & Hispanic Creators Magical Realism Latino American Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Scary Genre Fiction United States World Literature Horror Mexican American History

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"If you haven’t encountered Rudolfo Anaya’s classic 1972 novel in another form, there could hardly be a better introduction than this fluid performance by Robert Ramirez.... Kudos to all involved in this moving tale of growth, belief, and the nature and sources of goodness. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2005 Audie Award Finalist." (AudioFile magazine)

"Besides winning the Premio Quinto Sol national Chicano literary award, this novel of a young boy in New Mexico in the 1940s has sold more than 300,000 copies in paperback since its 1973 debut.... LJ's reviewer asserted that 'the novel has warmth and feeling'." (Library Journal)

Rich Cultural Traditions • Spiritual Complexity • Excellent Narration • Lyrical Prose • Coming-of-age Journey

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Never read this author and not the type of book I usually read but I did enjoy the story.

Enjoyed it

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This was a very beautiful, philosophical story. I enjoyed the magical realism & the bond between Antonio & Ultima. The narration was superb. One of the best I've heard by far.

Great Story, Awesome Narration

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A must read if you are from New Mexico. I have a family ranch in Puerto de Luna & grew up many summers playing in the river & hanging with my grandparents & primos there.

This book is really good.

Must read if from NM

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I was spell bound with this story. As a young Latino boy myself if brought back memories if my boyhood being raised in a Spanish colonialism in northern Colorado. Beautifully written. I recommend this book.

Bless me, Ultima

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This story was beautifully written. I loved every minute of it. I recommend it all.

phenomenal

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