A tender and twisty novel featuring a Cuban-American family whose ailing matriarch confesses a series of shocking secrets to her adult daughter before undergoing heart surgery–and sends the family into a tailspin. If you love Patricia Engel or Angie Cruz, join us for our free In Conversation event with Tita Ramirez for Tell It To Me Singing!
REVIEWS:
“This debut novel addresses serious family matters but bursts with humor as well… a rich portrait.” —Kirkus
“Riveting… As the story unfurls, Tell It to Me Singing develops into a deeply heartfelt, frequently humorous and historically germane exploration of how one family uses the combination of truth and love to heal from generational pain. A propulsive, heart-pumping and unexpected melodrama that is achingly human and bursting with love.” —Atlanta Journal Constitution
“Family secrets are at the heart of this twisty read… Mónica’s Journey was complex, funny and inspiring.” —FIRST for Women
“[A] tender and warm family story… Cuban history is deftly woven into the making of the Campo family, adding an additional layer of interest and understanding of the choices that were made.” —Southern Independent Bookseller Association
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