This book was very different. It was written to tell a true love story between the author's parents, but it read as fiction. It wasn't gripping or fast-paced or full of excitement; no it was a love story spanning from childhood to marriage from alternating perspectives of Lupe (author's mother), and Juan Salvador (his father). There is a lot of importance put on family and faith and love. I found it lovely, and though it took me almost 6 months to finish it, it wasn't because it was boring. It is long and slow, but very good substance. I'm so glad my neighbor lent this to me. She has a signed copy from the author!