During the aftermath of Mexico's 1968 student massacre, former lovers Amalia Vasquez and Alejandro Mendez rekindle their romance-a spontaneous act with lifelong repercussions. The personal, professional, and political challenges they encounter over the ensuing twenty-year period mirror what the country has yet to reconcile. Nonetheless, "The Woman Who Wanted the Moon" is also a celebration of Latin passion, spirituality, resourcefulness, and family loyalty. Indeed, this is a love story with an unexpected and unconventional twist.
"With "The Woman Who Wanted the Moon, " Joanna van der...
During the aftermath of Mexico's 1968 student massacre, former lovers Amalia Vasquez and Alejandro Mendez rekindle their romance-a spontaneous act ...
Gisele van Waterschoot van der Gracht and the people she hid in her apartment during the World War II occupation of Amsterdam endured tremendous hardship. Shortly after the liberation of Amsterdam by the Allied Forces, Gisele met a Canadian Army private who happened to also be her cousin. He brought food to the apartment, and a lifelong friendship ensued. After the war, Gisele became well-known as a painter and stained-glass artist. She traveled extensively and never allowed difficulty to stand in the way of what she felt needed to be done. Her bravery was formally recognized by the...
Gisele van Waterschoot van der Gracht and the people she hid in her apartment during the World War II occupation of Amsterdam endured tremendous hards...
