Esperanza's Box of Saints Author:Maria Amparo Escandon Esperanza's Box of Saints is a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey about a beautiful young widow's search for her missing child -- a mission that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the rowdy brothels of Tijuana and a rarely seen side of Los Angeles. Rescued from turmoil by her favorite saint, Esperanza embarks on... more » a journey that tests her faith, teaches her the ways of the world, and transforms her from a fervently religious innocent to an independent, sexual, and passionately devout woman.« less
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Good read. Guided by her saints, Esperanza goes on a quixotic trip from her small town in southern Mexico to Tijuana and Los Angeles to find her daughter who is presumed dead but she believes is still alive. Her innocence is challenged in the culture shocks she receives, and in the end finds herself and love.