A review by iceangel32
Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

4.0

I am glad this was one of the groups I am a member of's book of the month and that I decided to pick it up and read it...even if I was a month late. I have to admit that I really enjoy books in verse. I feel that every word is important and because of that let the story holds your attention. Even thought the book only took a few hours to read it held so much: hope, love, sorrow, loss. It was the story of the first born in a family with 8 children. Lupita was very close to her mother and has to deal with her battle with cancer and during this find herself, even if it is not what is wanted by others. This book really shows what it is to be strong in a trying situation and prevail, much like the mequite. A great story that I would recommend to others.