Description: Como agua para chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel A #1 bestseller in Mexico in 1990, this charming, imaginative, and just plain fun novel of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico includes unique recipes at the beginning of each chapter for a variety of traditional dishes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE Spanish CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description El libro que ha inspirado una adaptación en MAXTerrenal, mágico y absolutamente encantador, este relato de la vida familiar en el México finisecular se convirtió, con la mezcla acertada de romance doloroso e ingenio agridulce, en un fenómeno de best-seller. La clásica historia de amor se sitÚa en el rancho De la Garza, mientras la dueña tiránica Mamá Elena corta cebolla en la mesa de cocina durante sus Últimos días de embarazo. AÚn dentro del Útero de su madre, la futura hija llora tan violentamente que causa un parto prematuro y la pequeña Tita nace entre las especies para preparar sopa de fideos. Este temprano encuentro con la comida pronto se convierte en una forma de vida. Tita se convierte en una chef maestra y, a lo largo de la historia, comparte puntos especiales de sus recetas favoritas con los lectores.La edición en español del best-seller Como agua para chocolate es, con toda razón, un notable éxito. Ahora, en esta edición en pasta blanda, miles de nuevos lectores podrán participar en el suntuoso, romántico y divertido relato de Tita, la extraordinaria cocinera que siempre pone algo extra especial en su salsa. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONA book-adapted series on MAXThe bestselling phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning film. Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance and bittersweet wit. This classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mothers womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef, using cooking to express herself and sharing recipes with readers along the way. Author Biography Laura Esquivel is the award-winning author of Like Water for Chocolate, which has sold more than four and a half million copies around the world in 35 languages, as well as The Law of Love, and most recently, Between Two Fires. She lives in Mexico City. Review "A delightful first novel... the fragrant story makes you dream of love and want your supper too." --Glamour."A mystical Mexican love story... [that] will charm the palate and the heart." -- USA Today."A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one." -- San Francisco Chronicle. Review Quote "A delightful first novel... the fragrant story makes you dream of love and want your supper too." --Glamour. "A mystical Mexican love story... [that] will charm the palate and the heart." --USA Today. "A tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one." --San Francisco Chronicle. From the Paperback edition. Details ISBN0385721234 Author Laura Esquivel Short Title SPA-COMO AGUA PARA CHOCOLATE Language Spanish ISBN-10 0385721234 ISBN-13 9780385721233 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 863 Year 2001 Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Subtitle Novela De Entregas Mensuales Con Recetas, Amores y Remedios Caseros Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Translated from Spanish Alternative 9780739334195 Birth 1950 Series Vintage Espanol Residence MX DOI 10.1604/9780385721233 Replaces 9780385471480 AU Release Date 2001-01-25 NZ Release Date 2001-01-25 US Release Date 2001-01-25 UK Release Date 2001-01-25 Publisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Publication Date 2001-01-25 Audience General Pages 264 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2623687;
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Book Title: Como Agua Para Chocolate / like Water for Chocolate
Item Height: 202mm
Item Width: 131mm
Author: Laura Esquivel
Format: Paperback
Language: Spanish
Topic: Books
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Publication Year: 2001
Item Weight: 187g
Number of Pages: 256 Pages