Tequila, Lemon, and Salt - Softcover

Reveles, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0932653650 ISBN 13: 9780932653659

Publisher: Sunbelt Publications, 2004

Synopsis

A collections of stories, both humorous and touching, by Daniel Reveles, the beloved Mexican author of two nationally acclaimed books, "Enchiladas, Rice and Beans" and "Salsa and Chips."

About this title

From the Publisher:

Daniel Reveles’s stories open the door to a whole new world—a world where magical events happen daily, where both witchcraft and prayers are commonly employed for battling painful twists of fate, and where love and hope are equally powerful forces of nature. The border town of Tecate comes to colorful life in his words, and the lives of its inhabitants unfold, full of laughter, surprises and a few broken dreams. So grab a chair and pour yourself a cold drink—this beloved storyteller has some more of his intriguing tales to share with you—and you’re going to want to stay a while!

From the Author:

I just knew you'd like it here at La Fonda. They do a great steak ranchero. Recognize the song the mariachis are playing? It's Una Copa Mas by Chucho Navarro. Can you hear the violins weeping for a love that might have been? Does the silvery trumpet stir memories carefully wrapped and stored away in a corner of your heart? Listen! Pour me another for a love that couldn't be/pour me another to ease my breaking heart. Ay ay ay! dip your tortilla chip in the salsa at your own peril. Ahh - the margaritas are here - salud!

I have so many stories to tell you, so many people I want you to meet, I don't really know where to begin. You'll have a chance to see your neighbors as they really are, a chance to look into their homes and into their hearts. The characters you're going to meet today are not cartoons. They are the real Mexicans that I see and talk to every day. You don't need to speak Spanish. Your smile will do just as well. And you mustn't expect to find that quality of state you call reality. We discovered long ago that reality is the major cause of stress and we've succeeded in eradicating it. And put your watch away. The ever-rolling river of Time went dry years ago. Here in Tecate time no longer exists.

But enough of this! Let's order another margarita and I'll tell you everything. I'll point out the locals and tell you their stories. Some are sure to induce laughter, some might put a strain on your concept of Truth, still others may provoke tears. But they're real—every one! Let me begin with a love story, the story of Salvador, a man who feared the past, and Esperanza, a beautiful young woman who feared the future. Your Servidor Tecate, B.C.N., Mexico

About this edition

• Publisher: Sunbelt Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0932653650
• ISBN 13: 9780932653659
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 185