This is a beautiful book of poetry, filled with true emotion. This is essencially a book on one man's life, and emotions. Mr. San Miguel poured his heart and soul into the crafting of each poem, many are from his own life and experience, others come from his own creative imagination. If you are a fan of good poetry, I highly reccomend you pick up this book, so that you too can experience the passionate writings within.

Local writer Rudolpho San Miguel has the true soul of a poet. Fashioned after "Leaves of Grass", this book of poetry promises to be an ever-changing and updating work. Worth looking at time and time again. The book is well - spanned, covering many different styles of poetry and many different subjects. I highly suggest this book to anyone who has thought about publishing a collection of their own.

After 10 years of cruising and teaching sailing/cruising skills in this area, and this is the best guide to all of the US waters of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Should be on all charter boats, but often is not, so if you are chartering inquire.

Add a "BBA Chart Kit" for detailed charts, and for the Canadian Gulf Islands "The Dreamspeaker Guide," and you are set!

Finally, adding this season's "Waggoners" guide will give you the latest contact information for marinas, etc.

This was the first book my wife and I purchased when we started boating in the Puget Sound 5 years ago. We have bought dozens of boating books since. This is still our favorite. We have worn it out and are now buying another copy to keep at the house. The descriptions of harbor entrances are more complete than other books we use - we always use Scherer's descriptions for new approaches. The book is fun to read - includes sidebars of historical or social interest. Nice photography and an eye-pleasing layout. (Tidal current charts are included in the appendix.)

My Nana's Remedies/Los Remedios de mi Nana is a beautifully presented bilingual children's picturebook (written in both English and Spanish by Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford) about the traditional home remedies that a grandmother lovingly prepares for her granddaughter. Warm, playful color illustrations by Edna San Miguel, celebrate the fulfillment of family obligations and the enhancing of a caring relationship make My Nana's Remedies a very special and most enjoyable book for budding bilingual readers.

This book will bring joy to children and adults alike. The story shows the closeness of a grandmother and grandchild while utilizing holistic values that have been a part of the Mexican and Native American tradition for hundreds of years. The illustrations are vibrant and exciting to the eyes and are definitely some of the best that I have seen in some time. Edna San Miguel (illustrator) goes beyond the normal (and sometimes dull)illustration techniques that we usually see and adds her own touch of talent and brilliancy that will keep you wanting more.

The parish priest has a secret... It is not that he really believes in love of his fellow man. His reputation for good works is unchallenged. He lives a saintly life. He truly cares about and for people. But he cares so much that he lies to his flock so they will not suffer or be scandalized. He doesn't lie in any way that will harm them -- he lies to them about what he himself truly believes, precisely so that they can avoid his own tragic fate.... This book haunted me when I first read it 35 years ago, and it still stirs me. Those who have lost belief, but are trying to be good persons in an often evil world should read this book. It may make you feel like crying. It did that to me....

I read this and, though it is not the kind of book one enjoys per se, it made me think a lot about the human condition. Lo lei y, aunque no es un libro para disfrutar , me hizo pensar mucho sobre la condicion humana. Please forgive my rookie Spanish. (Lo siento.) Read this book! (Leelo ahora!)

The journal of Miguel Costanso is a credible 'picture' of the what we now call California before the landmass west of the Sierra Nevada was grossly alterred by European man in the name of 'progress'. Any individual attempting to understand the extent of loss from the invasion of techno-industrial man (a.k.a hydrocarbon man) should read this book.

John Virtue has done a splendid job in researching, writing and assembling this highly readable and beautifully conceived volume--part biography, part art book, part history. In Leonard and Reva Brooks: Artists in Exile in San Miguel de Allende, he has recorded the lives of two fascinating individuals who chose to settle in this small Mexican art community in 1947 and has shed light on the Mexican and Canadian art scene of the time. In addition, he has created a moving portrait of the expatriate community and life in this unique Mexican town. (San Miguel de Allende should award him the keys to the city.)

San Manuel Bueno is a priest in a small pastoral village in northern Spain among high mountains and blue water lakes. His fame as a Saint has already moved to the Bishop when Angela, a local girl returned from school and her intelligent brother Lazarus who is a progressive educated man returned rich from America decide to discover what makes the priest tick.
What follows is one of the most engaging stories of the meaning of faith. What was the reason we were placed here for a brief moment? What good is there in forgiveness? What makes a man love his neighbor? "The truth? The truth, Lazarus, is perhaps something so unbearable, so terrible, something so deadly, that simple people could not live with it!" said the priest. Later he continues"...he who sees God's face, he who sees the eyes of the dream, the eyes with which He looks at us, will die inexorably and forever." Ranks among Unamuno's best.

Fans of historic San Miguel de Allende -- as well as armchair travelers -- will delight in this colorful photo collection depicting one of the world's best-loved cities. The dramatic, finely reproduced images from more than 30 photographers are evenly matched by thoughtful commentary and impressions. No other book that I'm aware of captures the heart and soul of San Miguel so well. A "must-have" for anyone who has fallen under the spell of this magical Mexican town!

Leí hace algún tiempo que Unamuno deseaba creer en Dios, pero desafortunadamente no podía. La fe es algo que o se tiene o no se tiene. No se puede adquirir. Don Manuel, párroco devotísimo y más bueno que el pan, por mucho que quisiera no acierta a tragarse la liturgia y todo lo que ello conlleva, y sin embargo predica la Palabra de Dios como si tal cosa.

Una buena novela, que se debe leer para comprender a Unamuno.

This is one of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read. The author presents us with a character who one day discovers he can't believe in god any longer, and thus finds almost everything in his life has lost meaning... His desperation is deepened because he is priest to his village, and is convinced that the loss of religious faith can only bring bad things to people's lives. Thus, he conceals his anguish... To me, the story talks about our constant search for meaning as human beings, about how strongly we can care for each other, about our struggle against failure... And although Unamuno probably didn't intend it that way, I also believe it's a dramatization of how we are capable of identifying with a certain idea or philosophy to such extent that we become unable to disentangle ourselves and reality from it. This conclusion is naturally drawn when you think about other reactions Miguel might have had to his discovery. A book of questions, with plenty of room for readers to search for their own answers.

La vida del personaje principal en esta novela bellisima es una tragedia. San Manuel es un hombre religiouso que no cree en Dios. Sin embargo, el sabe que la gente necesita la fe para aguantar el dolor de sus existencias. El quiere ayudarles a todos, pero para ayudar el tiene que mentir.

Su problema --el problema de la fe y de la razon-- es un cuestion tragica que todos seres humanos deben preguntar. Unamuno nos pregunta estas preguntas tan dificiles como importantes en esta novela miravillosa.

I was very favorably impressed with the strength of the story line. The depiction of the characters was very good, and the ambience of the Mexican city was carefully and realistically portrayed (I was originally attracted to the book by its title, because of my love of Mexico in general and of its colonial cities in particular). The level of tension was well orchestrated, leading to the surprising and chilling climax. One quibble - the level of proofreading wasn't very high. In these days of spelling checkers, "neice" and "peice" shouldn't have made it onto the printed page, and commas appeared to be rather arbitrarily dispersed throughout. Overall, kudos to the lady for an excellent first novel.

Silence of Fear in San Miguel by Louise Temple is a terrific page-turner. The story takes place in New York City and moves quickly to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico which is a wonderful backdrop for this exciting mystery. The characters are extremely well-drawn and the plot a real page-turner. I gave the book to two friends who both reported they could NOT put it down. This book is highly recommended for mystery story lovers for its unique plot, setting and characterization. Any more books by this author forthcoming! HOPE SO!

Grabs you and holds you all the way. Let's hope there are many more mysteries to come from her.