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    Normal Miguel

    By Erik Orrantia

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    Miguel Hernández is a teacher who has left Mexico City to complete a one year student internship in the rural hills of Puebla. He came to the school intending to focus on his teaching and his students but quickly learns that it is impossible to keep his private and professional lives separate-particularly as his experience turns into a voyage of self-discovery. His students, the Directora of the school, the baker, and other people from the town all contribute to his growing awareness. But most important is Ruben, the owner of the candy store who progresses from merchant to friend to lover. He will be the man who has the most effect on Miguel-and who, in turn, is transformed by the impact of Miguel on his own life. This is a lyrical story that brings to life the countryside of rural Mexico, with its grinding poverty but care of the people for their native land; expressing prejudice and hate but at the same time affirming the power of love and acceptance in overcoming obstacles. As a slice of life in the year of Miguel, Normal Miguel will certainly capture the hearts and imaginations of those who join him on his journey in the pages of the book, a Lambda Literary Award-winner for Best Gay Romance.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLethe Press
    Release dateJul 4, 2014
    ISBN9781311417961
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    Normal Miguel
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    Erik Orrantia

    Erik Orrantia was born in San Francisco and has spent the last fifteen years living and traveling in Mexico. He studied psychology, counseling, and pedagogy and attempts to combine his experience and perspective in fiction that captures both individuality and culture.

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