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  • 02/2014
  • 978-1496054265 B00IM68EC0
  • 312 pages
  • $15.00
The Memory Keeper is the story of Tomás Romero, a native of the Acjachemen band, whom the Spanish renamed Juaneño. Born in 1820 in San Juan Capistrano, Tomás attends the mission school where, in addition to the catechism, he learns to read, write, and cipher—uncommon for the Indians in San Juan at the time. Because Tomás assists the padres, he becomes aware of the world outside the small religious community. During his lifetime, he experiences the rule of Spain, Mexico, and finally, the United States. He survives drought, floods, plagues, the secularization of the mission property, and its return to the church. He also marries, raises two children, makes many friends, and provides assistance to the priests. He becomes co-owner of a mercantile. Although his story is rich with local history, it is, in the end, an engaging family saga with characters who come alive on the pages.
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The Memory Keeper is a work of fiction, but the writing is so compelling and the history so vivid it is hard to remember one is reading a novel and not a history book.
The narrator is Tomas, a man born in 1820 who has reached the age of 70. He has lived his entire life in San Juan Capistrano and is telling its story as he and his family experienced it. The detail brings this book to life and we feel his joy and sadness as events unfold.
For those who find history dry, but have a compelling curiosity about life in one of the original settlements of California, this is the right book for you. Lorna and Larry Collins are talented writers who know their subject and love their town. And Tomas will lead you by the hand and take you on a journey into the past that you will long remember.

Cassandra

Formats
Ebook Details
  • 02/2014
  • 978-1496054265 B00IM68EC0
  • 312 pages
  • $15.00
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