Friday, March 2, 2012

The Butterfly's Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe



The Butterfly's Daughter is a fast, fun read.  But what makes it especially enjoyable, is the backdrop of the story of the remarkable migration of the Monarch butterfly.  Each chapter starts out telling us a little bit about this phenomenal annual migration, and it is the emotional touchstone for the journey the women in the book undertake.  Luz Avilla's grandmother, the local butterfly lady, purchases an old, orange VW bug for a road grip home to Mexico.  When she dies, unexpectedly, Luz is inspired to take her grandmother's ashes home.  This story is about family, the fragility of relationships, and having the courage to embrace change.  A wonderful story of transformation and growth.      

5 comments:

MAM said...

Thank you for the lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Mary Alice Monroe

Viola Russell said...

The premise of this novel sounds wonderful. I love generational dramas like Amy Tan.

KY Warrior Librarian said...

MAM: Just today I recommended "The Butterfly's Daughter" to another one of our patrons. She was already familiar with your work--having read and loved "The Beach House." It is one of my joys to be able to put a good book into the hands of an appreciative reader. Thank you for the many hours of good reading you have provided me and the patrons of our library.

KY Warrior Librarian said...

Viola: It's a wonderful book. You would probably also love her "The Beach House" where she talks about Loggerhead turtles.

KY Warrior Librarian said...

MAM: Just today I recommended "The Butterfly's Daughter" to another one of our patrons. She was already familiar with your work--having read and loved "The Beach House." It is one of my joys to be able to put a good book into the hands of an appreciative reader. Thank you for the many hours of good reading you have provided me and the patrons of our library.

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