A biographical novelized version of maria virginia farinangos life in an andean village in ecuador, the book follows virginia from age 7 to 16 a topsy turvy life from scrapping at her parents hut to being an unpaid household servant for a professor and dentist back to the village and then onto a prestigious school. The queen of water perfectly depicts the cultures and setting of rural ecuador, and taught me a lot about the social issues. When sevenyearold virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a. Latest possible path for hurricane maria arlington, va hurricane maria is expected to follow a similar path to jose and skirt along the east coast. Maria virginia is now working toward a degree in psychology after many years of running. Maria virginia farinango biography maria virginia farinango was born in a small quichua community near the town of otavalo in the ecuadorian andes.
Join facebook to connect with maria virginia farinango and others you may know. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I was deeply moved by maria virginia s struggle and inspired by her strength and will to overcome. An ala amelia bloomer selection an alayalsa best fiction for young adults book born in an andean village in ecuador, virginia lives with her large family in a small, earthenwalled dwelling before you go. An ala amelia bloomer selection an alayalsa best fiction for young adults book born in an andean village in ecuador, virginia lives with her large family. Maria virginia farinango was born in a small quichua community near the town of. When sevenyearold virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds. Living in a village in ecuador, a quechua indian girl is sent to work as an indentured servant for an upper class mestizo family. Born in an andean village in ecuador, virginia lives with her family in a small, earthenwalled dwelling. Now, after the long break, im completing my degree in psychology. Books on broad in camden will host laura resau and maria virginia farinango for a signing of the queen of water from 5 to 7 p. Maria virginia is now working toward a degree in psychology after many. The queen of water by laura resau, maria virginia farinango.
Maria virginia farinango books list of books by author. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Even when she is promised as a maid to a mestizo family at the tender age of seven, she is happy to do her part. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. Author gathering in irmo heads list of book events arts. I moved to fort collins, colorado, got married to ian, and after five years of. Maria virginia at her high school graduation tell us about your life now, 20 years after the book ends. After reading the novel i read several interviews with maria virginia farinango on laura resaus website about her life after the book ended. Interview with maria virginia the queen of water 20. Maria virginia has recently completed a masters degree in psychology after.
The queen of water, a novel she cowrote with laura resau, is closely based on the true story of her girlhood a moving tale of struggling to find her place between two cultures. Readalikes for maria virginia farinango if you like. Maria virginia farinango has acted in a television movie, had her own radio show, performed traditional dance, run an andean craft business, and traveled throughout. For the next eight years, she struggles to hold on to her spirit. Tell us about your life now, 20 years after the book ends. The queen of water, a novel she cowrote with laura resau, is closely based on. Maria virginia farinango author biography bookbrowse.
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