false 5838685 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 5838685 2 6010824 21 7 2009 Vigil: A Novel total:15|5:5|4:3|3:4|2:1|1:2| 15 53 51 8 81665 3.96 142 50 63917689 568109 6588978 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6588978-vigil 5.00 1 2009 5 1 false Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 17:27:17 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 06:14:50 -0700 2009 more...]]> 76747262 240480 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.43 14 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 3 0 false Wed Nov 04 16:48:19 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 16:48:19 -0800 2009
...more...]]> 68025764 2472067 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 4 0 false Wed Aug 19 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 19 08:13:22 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 19 08:13:51 -0700 2009 more...]]> 75946112 2393166 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 5 0 false Tue Oct 27 17:15:16 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 27 17:15:43 -0700 2009 more...]]> 56671789 1180482 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 2 1 false Fri May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue May 19 16:48:54 -0700 2009 Tue May 19 16:50:45 -0700 2009 59737773 1976749 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 3 0 false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 15 09:13:15 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 18:31:31 -0700 2009
As a love story, I didn'...more...]]> 71423640 882322 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 5 0 false Wed Sep 16 09:47:44 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 16 09:48:03 -0700 2009 70055076 1530066 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 4 0 false Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 04 11:26:34 -0700 2009 Sun Nov 01 11:00:41 -0800 2009 Ana's life in El Salvador was fascinating but too short, I'd have liked to read more about her background. She is an engaging character and you'll find ...more...]]> 81783630 2799853 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Tue Dec 22 13:28:15 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 22 13:28:17 -0800 2009 80839576 2593939 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Sun Dec 13 05:27:44 -0800 2009 Sun Dec 13 05:27:44 -0800 2009 79417266 2239664 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Mon Nov 30 10:45:33 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 30 10:45:33 -0800 2009 77963275 2949529 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Mon Nov 16 09:02:37 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 16 09:02:37 -0800 2009 77463093 2383244 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 3 0 false Wed Nov 11 12:59:34 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 11 12:59:58 -0800 2009 76935210 1954186 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Fri Nov 06 12:06:18 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 06 12:06:18 -0800 2009 75933339 2402832 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Tue Oct 27 15:18:53 -0700 2009 Tue Nov 10 11:08:40 -0800 2009 75799374 2438813 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 4 0 false Wed Nov 04 12:19:58 -0800 2009 Mon Oct 26 13:03:39 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 29 00:30:05 -0700 2009 75242955 2277727 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Wed Oct 21 08:37:48 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 21 08:37:55 -0700 2009 75064555 1242428 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Mon Oct 19 16:47:36 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 19 16:47:36 -0700 2009 74176494 2129553 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
]]> 2009 0 0 false Sun Oct 11 11:57:40 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 11 11:57:40 -0700 2009 70634426 1889786 5838685 1416549528 9781416549529 7 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145m/5838685.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255600145s/5838685.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5838685.Vigil_A_Novel 3.53 15 A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin's most powerful novel to date.

While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana's story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers -- gifts that no money could ever buy.

In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil's magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin's most impressive work yet.
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