Transport yourself to a Hispanic New Mexico village and experience the stories of the lives of people between 1920 and 1950. These stories speak to the universal themes of coming of age, striking out on one's own, joining family and neighbors to celebrate good times, and to aid in overcoming hardships. Noted historian Marc Simmons notes, "Abe Pena has a good ear for a story." New Mexico Magazine gives the book high marks, noting "A master storyteller, Pena captures the mood and the spirit of yester-year as he weaves his tales."