by Dale Erquiaga
“To the wives!” This beautifully written novel opens with a recounting of a story involving this simple wedding toast, a signal to the reader that what follows is a tribute to the strength of women, the power of familial bonds, and the tenacity of the human spirit. Part fiction, part memoir, and part historical account, this Basque author tells the compelling and memorable story of three pivotal matriarchal figures in his family. Told through a series of vivid vignettes spanning countries, decades, and generations, the experiences of the these women are brought to life, evoking the hopes, challenges, successes, heartbreak, and emotions of the immigrant experience. Three Wives’ Tales is a worthwhile, heartfelt novel that honors and celebrates the importance of family and the courage and determination of the human will.
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