“Monumental, stupendous. . . . a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this hemisphere.”
~Julia Alvarez
“Meticulously researched, the book’s greatest strengths are the power of its epic narrative, the beauty of its prose and its rich portrayals of character. . . . a marvelous book.”
~The Washington Post
“A lively and learned account of Latin America, ingeniously structured.”
~The New York Times
A major work of history, Bolivar colorfully portrays a dramatic life even as it explains the rivalries and turmoil that bedeviled Bolivar’s tragic last days.
“Finally, Bolivar gets the sweeping biography he deserves. He was the greatest leader in Latin American history, and his tale is filled with lessons about leadership and passion. This book reads like a wonderful novel but is researched like a masterwork of history.” –Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs
Marie is a Peruvian-American author of nonfiction and fiction as well as the inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress. She is the recipient of a 2020 literary award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters. In 2024, she received the Leadership for the Americas Award from the Inter-American Dialogue at the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Advance Praise for LatinoLand
This is a collection of advance praise and reviews for Marie Arana’s book LatinoLand: America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority.
Read MoreDiálogo Interamericano premia en la OEA a Marie Arana
Marie Arana, autora, crítica y periodista peruano-estadounidense, recibirá el Premio al Liderazgo Distinguido por las Américas por sus Contribuciones a la Literatura y al Entendimiento Interamericano en la IX Gala Anual de los Premios al Liderazgo por las Américas, que se celebrará el 1 de octubre de 2024 en la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA).
Read MoreLatinoLand: Media & Appearances
Here are the media, press, appearances, reviews and book tour dates for Marie Arana’s LatinonLand.
Read MoreMarie Arana to receive prestigious Inter-American Dialogue Leadership Award
Washington, DC – Marie Arana, Peruvian American author, critic, and journalist will receive the Distinguished Leadership for the Americas Award for Contributions to Literature and Inter-American Understanding at the IX Annual Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala on October 1, 2024, at the Organization of American States (OAS).
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