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Cecilia Samartin

Cecilia Samartin was born in Havana in the midst of Fidel Castro's revolution. She grew up in Los Angeles as a fully bicultural, bilingual American. She studied psychology at UCLA and marriage and family therapy at Santa Clara University. Deeply... Read full bio

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Vigil
Vigil A Novel By: Cecilia Samartin
This edition: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
Publication date: July 21, 2009
When a nanny from war-torn El Salvador moves in with a wealthy American family, the result is an inspiring story about the power of love to cross cultural boundaries.Cecilia Samartin’s most impressive work yet, Vigil is...
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Tarnished Beauty
Tarnished Beauty A Novel By: Cecilia Samartin
This edition: Trade Paperback, 368 pages
Publication date: June 2, 2009
Now available in paperback from the critically acclaimed author whose writing is “soulful and unsentimental” (Kirkus Reviews)— a profound story that reflects on the true meaning of beauty.From the moment she...
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Broken Paradise
Broken Paradise A Novel By: Cecilia Samartin
This edition: Trade Paperback, 368 pages
Publication date: February 19, 2008
Cuba, 1956: Cousins Nora and Alicia are accustomed to living among Havana's privileged class -- but their lavish dinners, days at the beach, and extravagant dances come to an end after Castro's rise to power. Food becomes...
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