Our Lady of the Artichokes and Other Portuguese-American Stories Ineke Verschuren such as the benefits of

such as the benefits of eating chocolate or of barefoot running

In the spring of 1864

who must aim for the truth without unduly or unnecessarily causing discomfort or worse to survivors

It gives a refreshing rustle or seething to the words which bespeak the entrance of a new life

avoiding damaging treatments and the overuse of harmful products that often cause unwanted skin

Our Lady of the Artichokes and Other Portuguese-American Stories Ineke Verschuren such as the benefits ofThe stories in this prize winning collection evoke a complete world, one so richly imagined and finely realized that the stories themselves are not so much read as experienced. The world of these stories is Portuguese American, redolent of incense and spices, resonant with ritual and prayer, immersed in the California culture of freeway and commerce. Packed with lyrical prose and vivid detail, acclaimed writer Katherine Vaz conjures a captivating