The Worm in the Wheat
Book description
The Worm in the Wheat is a compelling tale of political intrigue, violence, shifting allegiances, extreme poverty, and the recalcitrance of one woman. Above all, it is a multileveled interpretation of the Mexican revolution and the ultimate failure of agrarian reform. Timothy J. Henderson recounts the story of Rosalie Evans,…
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1 author picked The Worm in the Wheat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
For me, history is the richest when it is explored from different perspectives. The Worm in the Wheat explores a perspective seldom feature in the narratives of the revolution. It focuses on the struggles of Rosalie Evans to defend her hacienda against the revolution. The story itself is a fascinating narrative enveloped in tension and drama. It is full of political intrigue and shifting alliances shaped by the violence of the social revolution.
From Alejandro's list on biographies of the Mexican Revolution.
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