Bless me, Ultima / Anaya, Rudolfo A

Novel of life in the American Southwest for a Chicano family.

Presents selected readings from "Bless Me, Ultima, " a novel about a healer who helps Antonio after coming to live with his family in New Mexico, and includes a discussion of the lifestyles of Chicano farmers and ranchers, a Spanish-English glossary, and questions for the reader.

Six-year-old Antonio embarks upon a spiritual journey under the watchful guidance of Ultima, a healing woman, that leads him to question his faith and beliefs in family, religion, and other aspects of his Chicano culture.

"Winner of the Premio Quinto Sol national Chicano literary award." Ultima, the one heals with herbs and magic, comes to live with Antonio's family in New Mexico and helps Tony journey through life.

Six-year-old Antonio embarks upon a spiritual journey under the watchful guidance of Ultima, a healing woman, that leads him to question his faith and beliefs in family, religion, and other aspects of his Chicano culture.