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RAIN OF GOLD is the bestselling non-fiction saga of Victor Villasenor's own family. It is the Hispanic Roots, an all-American story of poverty, immigration, struggle and success. It focuses on three generations of Villasenor's kin, their spiritual and cultural roots back in Mexico, their immigration to California and their overcoming poverty, prejudice and economic exploitation. It is the warm-hearted, humorous and tragic, true story of the wily, wary, persevering forebears of Villasenor. Victor Villasenor is the author of the novel Macho! (Bantam, 1973), recently re-issued by Arte Publico Press, and the non-fiction Jury: The People vs. Juan Corona (Little, Brown 1976). He is also the author of screenplays, most notably the award-winning The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez.
 
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Oral Tradition as History: "Rain of Gold" is a Powerful Portrait of Mexican Immigrants

Date of Review:  Jan 30, 2001
The Bottom Line: This is a seminal work in understanding the roots of the emerging Hispanic majority in the Southwestern United States. And it's a beautiful work and a powerful narrative to boot.
Review: My father wanted to be a history professor, but fate dictated otherwise. So history remained his lifelong passionate hobby. As long as I can remember he would teach my brother and me the lessons of times immemorial through endless fascinating tales...
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Rain Of Gold: The Hispanic Roots

Date of Review:  Dec 2, 1999
Review: Rain Of Gold is an epic saga tracing the history of the author's family from the struggles of Mexico to their exodus to the United States.
In a talk Victor Villasenor gave recently that I attended, he explained that Rain of Gold is really the...
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Date of Review:  Jan 14, 2000
Review: This book will be the very best you have ever read. Victor Villasenor has perfectly written this book. It will keep you on your toes and break your heart. This book truly combines love, conflict, and happiness. It tells flawlessly the lives of two...
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Authors Victor Villasenor
Nonfiction Category Biography & Autobiography • Family & Relationships • Social Science • Fiction Themes
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  Haley, Alex: "'Rain Of Gold' both enhances and enriches the American experience. It is filled with indelible drama and people."

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Publisher: Delacorte Pr (October 01, 1992)
Measurements: 9.5"(h) x 6.5"(w) x 1.25"(d), 1.45 lbs.
ISBN: 9780385311779
 
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