I find the authors view of the Nicarauan situation to be honest and unbiased in that it let the reader decide which political side was best for the people of Nicaragua. I think Patricia Taylor Edmisten's research of the politcal history was thorough and to the point. Most people make judgement of a country or culture on what they hear or read about today without much knowledge of the history that sheds more light as to how the present situation came about.

Patricia Edminsen captures the essence of the 1960s in her book "The Mourning of Angels."
Her real-life adventures in Peru as a Peace Corps volunteer lets the reader see the poverty and devastation that existed in the backroads of that poor nation at the time.
Lydia, the protagonist of the book, brings to life the adventures shared by the volunteers during John F. Kennedy's administration and the contributions made by these selfless people.
Not only is the book factual, but it stirs the soul with the realism of sexual encounters in the life of an innocent Catholic girl, away from home for the first time.
This is one great novel.

Because of its touching love story, this is a fast and easy read. But don't be misled, because there is a lot more to it. The book is packed with history, politics, and culture. The reader is introduced to the diversity of Latin America, where the Indians, the Mestizos, and those of Spanish descent have plaited themselves into a rich and colorful braid. The result is entertaining and informative. I'd like a sequel about Lydia after she's returned to the States.

"I've just finished reading it, and I loved it. It is a very interesting and inspiring story. I followed it very carefully.Es un libro muy informativo, muy entretenido, lleno de vida y esperanza."