It's Just Lola –by Dixiane Hallaj
Fiction, Historical, based on a true story
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5 Stars
This is a delightful story! I think I would be safe in
stating it is, in reality, Creative Nonfiction, but it doesn't matter, it's
just a great read.
The story is set, for the most part in Peru, in the early
1900s and filled with historical and societal facts that I found
fascinating.
Lola, the baby of the family grew up in luxury – until, in
her naiveté and ignorance, found herself in a family way by a hired hand. So did
her next oldest sister, and by the same man, who had promised to seek their
hand in marriage from their Papa.
This story tells how they not only coped with being disowned
and sent away by their father, but actually grew and thrived because of it.
Lola eventually married, and had another child, and her father
"re-owned" her and her two children.
I don't want to give the story away, but know there is a lot
of sadness in Lola's life and heart, and a great deal of happiness. This is the
story of Lola, her coming of age, and not just her survival, but also the
reaching for, grabbing, and holding on to her dreams. She is a strong and
educated woman who doesn't take guff from anyone!
This is a powerful story of love – love of family, love of
self, love for others, but it is not what I would call a romance. Lola does not
need, nor seek, to be rescued.
Do I recommend this story? Oh, absotively posolutely! Although
it is probably considered "women's lit" I think even men will enjoy
it.
Now, Ms. Hallaj, please write the story of Enriequetta,
Concha, and Katie.
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