The Hummingbird's Daughter

From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The House of Broken Angels and Good Night, Irene, discover the epic historical novel following the journey of a young saint fighting for her survival.

This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.

My New Favorite Book

This is one of the best books I've purchased from Audible. It is read by the author, and he does such an amazing job with voices and accents. I won't go into detail about the book itself, you can easily read the synopsis. I do highly recommend this book, I was so sad when I finished it. It leaves you wanting more.

Worth reading

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Although I found it a little slow in the beginning, it ended up pulling me in. By the time I reached the end, I was sorry it was over.

I think it is awesome that the author researched this "aunt" of his, the "Saint of Cabora", and told her story. According to his end-notes, most of the details in the story are based on actual diary/journal entries, eye-witness acounts, as well as information he was able to get from family members. The book is very well researched. I enjoyed the bits of herbal & healing folklore in the story, portrayed through the healer, Huila.
This is definitely a book to enjoy.

Mystical, Melodic Mural, But Missing Story Magic

This is Mexican author Urrea's mystical and melodic mural of a sort of Mexican Joan of Arc ("Everything the government does...is morally wrong"). Dubbed the Saint of Cabor, the 15-year-old love child to a Mexican rancher and a poor Indian girl called "Hummingbird," has seemingly messianic powers after being raped and apparently killed, and coming back to life.

While it had a solid story line and warm, well-drawn characters, the story never quite hit on all cylinders for me.

Medicine for the reader

I’ve read and listened to all of Urrea’s books...this is my favorite. Teresita heals us as we listen to her story. A saint, curandera or radical indigenous icon; Teresita is also just a girl searching for her path in this word. Urrea takes us to Sonora in his breathtaking descriptions and his narration is a delight.

one of the best audio books I've ever read

I loved this story
and narration by author just makes it even more beautiful
another reviewer had said "just buy it"
that review motivated my choice in this book.
one of those books that has the feelings of being life changing.