Long Life, Honey in the Heart
Description
Martín Prechtel continues the narrative of his unique life in Santiago,
Atitlan in Long Life, Honey in the Heart, an eloquent memoir replete with the
subtle intelligence and sophistication of Mayan culture. Set against the
dramatic backdrop of Guatemala’s political upheaval in the 1980s, this heady
mix of magic, humor, and spirituality immerses the reader in the experiences
of Mayan birth, courting, marriage, childrearing, old age, death, and beyond,
using the true story of Prechtel’s own family and friends. Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : North Atlantic Books; 53081st edition (October 20, 2004)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 392 pages
- ISBN-10 : 155643538X
- ISBN-13 : 86
- Item Weight : 1.29 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.01 x 0.99 x 8.91 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #705,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,732 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #3,582 in Religious Leader Biographies #20,839 in Memoirs (Books)
- #1,732 in Folklore & Mythology Studies
- #3,582 in Religious Leader Biographies