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Luis Alberto Urrea

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url
http://www.goodreads.com/luisurrea

gender
male

place of birth
Tijuana, Mexico

website

genre
Literature & Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry

member since
February 2009


about this author

Luis Alberto Urrea is the award-winning author of 13 books, including The Hummingbird's Daughter, The Devil's Highway and Into the Beautiful North (May 2009). Born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and American mother, Luis has used the theme of borders, immigration and search for love and belonging throughout his work. A Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2005 (nonfiction), he's won the Kiriyama Prize (2006), the Lannan Award (2002), an American Book Award (1999) and was named to the Latino Literary Hall of Fame. He is a creative writing professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago and lives with his family in the 'burbs (dreaming of returning West soon!).




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avg rating: 4.10 | 2,176 ratings | 610 reviews | 15 distinct works | 26 fans
The Hummingbird's Daughter The Hummingbird's Daughter
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.14 — 1,066 ratings — published 2006
8 editions
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The Devil's Highway: A True St... The Devil's Highway: A True Story
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.07 — 727 ratings — published 2005
3 editions
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Across the Wire: Life and Hard... Across the Wire: Life and Hard Times on the Mexican Border
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.08 — 109 ratings — published 1993
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Into the Beautiful North: A No... Into the Beautiful North: A Novel
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.13 — 71 ratings — published 2009
5 editions
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Nobody's Son: Notes from an Am... Nobody's Son: Notes from an American Life (Camino Del Sol: a Latina and Latino Literary Series)
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 3.97 — 39 ratings — published 1998
2 editions
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Six Kinds of Sky: A Collection... Six Kinds of Sky: A Collection of Short Fiction
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.32 — 22 ratings — published 2002
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In Search of Snow: A Novel In Search of Snow: A Novel (Camino Del Sol)
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 3.83 — 23 ratings — published 1994
2 editions
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Vatos Vatos
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.27 — 11 ratings — published 2000
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Ghost Sickness: A Book of Poem... Ghost Sickness: A Book of Poems
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.57 — 7 ratings — published 1997
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The Fever of Being The Fever of Being
by Luis Alberto Urrea (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.25 — 4 ratings — published 1994
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Selected Poems: 1965... 03/20 Luis is currently reading:
Selected Poems: 1965-1975 (Paperback)
by Margaret Atwood
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Evidence: Poems 03/20 Luis is currently reading:
Evidence: Poems (Hardcover)
by Mary Oliver
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The Lost City of Z:... 03/20 Luis is currently reading:
The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (Hardcover)
by David Grann
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July 01
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Luis Alberto made a comment on Michelle's review of Into the Beautiful North: A Novel
2056807 Luis wrote: "Thanks Michelle! I'm honored to be on your "classics" shelf and really happy that you liked my book....more "

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Luis Alberto made a comment on Kathy's review of Into the Beautiful North: A Novel
2056807 Luis wrote: "Thanks, Kathy! You are a great champion for the cause!
Hugs,
Luis (& Cindy)
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Luis Alberto made a comment on Jen's review of Into the Beautiful North: A Novel
2056807 Luis wrote: "Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to post such a nice review!
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Luis Alberto made a comment on Clay's review of Into the Beautiful North: A Novel
2056807 Luis wrote: "Thank you so much. I'm glad to have "come along" on your beach break!

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Selected Poems: 1965... Luis Alberto is currently reading:
Selected Poems: 1965-1975 (Paperback)
by Margaret Atwood
my rating:
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Evidence: Poems Luis Alberto is currently reading:
Evidence: Poems (Hardcover)
by Mary Oliver
my rating:
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The Lost City of Z:... Luis Alberto is currently reading:
The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (Hardcover)
by David Grann
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Death Without Compan... Luis Alberto gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Death Without Company (Paperback)
by Craig Johnson
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Musician Bain Ennis and The Devil's Highway
 
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Luis Alberto UrreaThe Devil's Highway: A True Story
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"...There was nothing one could do when love came. It was fast, and it was strong, and if it were not good, then surely God would not have allowed it such power."
Luis Alberto Urrea (The Hummingbird's Daughter)
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message 2: by Leslie
02/21/2009 12:52PM

357179 Hi, Luis.

I'm still eavesdropping on your blog. One of the best around. Hope all's good with you xo Leslie


message 1: by Pam
02/21/2009 07:58AM

Nophoto-f-25x33 Hi Luis,

I am about to read PACKING LIGHT by Marilyn Kallet. I met her at AWP. She's fantastic. Joy recommended her poetry to me years ago, and I am finally reading it.

It was great to see you at AWP. You're handsome & smart & totally charming, as usual.

Pam


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