Tobar, Héctor

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Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of “Latino”

Recommended for readers with an interest in sociology, anthropology, political science, and the historical context of various Latin American migrant experiences.
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The Last Great Road Bum

Tobar conjures the narrative spirit of Jack Kerouac’s Dharma Bums in juxtaposing the seeming placidity of the American Midwest and a life in search of truth and authenticity. [See Prepub Alert, 12/2/19; Barbara Hoffert's interview with the author.]

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Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free

This lyrical account sculpts the tales of more than 33 people into a sensational piece of literature.
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The Barbarian Nurseries

Tobar's superb multilayered novel defines the social divide of Southern California, emphasizing in a complex and human way that there are no black-and-white answers in the immigration debate. [See Prepub Alert, 4/11/11.]—Donna Bettencourt, Mesa Cty. P.L., CO
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