The Chin Kiss King - Paperback

by Ana Veciana-Suarez (Author)

In this lyrical novel set in a Cuban-American neighborhood in Miami, three generations of women face an unexpected--and ultimately life-changing--trial. When Maribel, an overly cautious and orderly market analyst, gives birth to a severely handicapped baby, her mother, Adela, and her grandmother Cuca must put aside their differences to fill his short life with love. This means more than just a shift in attitude for Cuca, who speaks regularly to her deceased husband, and for Adela, a middle-aged beautician with a penchant for the lottery and her friend's husband.

Poetic and poignant, spiritual and deeply human, The Chin Kiss King explores the resiliency of mothers, the power of love, the hopefulness of redemption, and the meaning of faith in an unforgettable story of family and the ties that bind.

Author Biography

Ana Veciana-Suarez is a syndicated columnist at the Miami Herald. The author of several books, she lives in Miami with her family. Visit her at www.anavecianasuarez.com and follow her on Twitter @AnaVeciana.