Bless Me Ultima
by Rudolfo Anaya
This is Rodolfo Anaya’s first novel and is semi-autobiographical , set during WWII in the Pecos Valley of rural New Mexico it tells the story of a young boy growing up in a world that reflects a blend blends Spanish, Native American and Anglo cultures. This coming-of-age story explores a time from the past that is full of mystery, nostalgia and inevitably the violence of life.
