Rain of Gold Hardcover – Illustrated, October 31, 1991

I love the history that is shown in a beautiful aspect of Mexico in this book. Albeit, some gruesome truths ti the repercussions of the revolution. Even more beautiful is that I relate to a this book that relates to your my history. I’ve heard so many stories of old Mexico and the mystery, the miracles, the spiritual aspects of it, and this book captures it so beautifully and eloquently! Although most of it is based in California and not Mexico. The spirit lives on in these once Mexican states. I had a great time reading it and it’s my third time reading it because every time I read it I go to a place in my heart that holds still with the mystery and beauty of life.

This is my first time purchasing a book from Pima Library. The book was listed as good condition but it is in perfect condition. The slip that came in the book as if I walked in myself and checked it out was what really got me. Thank you for a perfect book!

Diana ReyesMs. BullickAP Eng Lit - Period 320 January 2015An Amazon Customer ReviewOkay, the story starts off with the telling of a legendThen quickly jumps into the presentWhere the reader is introduced to a young girlThat falls “in love” with a colonel that makes her head swirlTheir sweet love story is toldBut then we are quickly reminded that Lupe is only six years oldThe colonel takes advantage of Lupe’s family:He eats their food and then leaves randomlyHe brings his wife to them and then dies actuallyThen for some reason Lupe gets a deerWhy that was necessary, it was not very clearThen Juan’s story is toldWhich is almost fictional goldIt is written that Juan ran hundreds of miles within 2 days to the next cityMaybe the author wanted the audience to pityBut it was his fault, his pride that made him miss the trainHe prayed to God saying he would never be bad againBut as the story goes onHe got in trouble with everything he came uponThe story skips almost a life spanWhere it begins again when Juan is a young manThat’s when the story turns into a cliched soap operaTheir eyes meet dot dot dot everything was possibleThen the writing turns almost laughable“Love was in the air, choking the atmosphere”Oh balls!The balls, you have to have balls!With any given opportunity to say balls, the author never stalledDona Margarita was insaneyet everyone listened to everything that came out of her brainShe claimed to gossip with the Virgin Mary on the dailyyet no one thought she was crazySalvador, former Juan, had a girlfriend in MontanaBut he dumps her faster then he ate his tacoNo explanation, no reasonSalvador, former Juan, had a brotherBut he gets pinned in jail like any otherNo explanation, no follow upThe characters were colorfulbut not deepThe author ended up illustrating them as very generallyI read the story all 576 pages cover to coverit could have been a 100 page bookI discoveredHalf of his novel is fillerIt was trying too hard to be classified as a thrillerThe men were glorified like GodsBut all, even the police, were flawedThe story grew from believable non fictionto ridiculously unbelievable fiction...Rate: five starsDefinitely reading the sequel!

I read this outstanding book, different cover, over 25 years ago. I still have the original copy. It just reminds me so much of my family and my heritage from Mexico. Everyone should read it, it has a little drama and even some comedy. I have always wished to meet the author. Love to all!!!

I read this book for the first time in 1993 in a multicultural literature class and loved it. It seems every 10 years or so I come back to revisit it And highly recommend Rain of Gold

The Rain of Gold is the story of two Mexican families, and more specifically two individuals who meet and marry, from those two families. It begins with the first very proud generation living in Mexico and moves into the next generation trying to survive the great turmoil during the Mexican revolution. It is about every day life in the Mexico they love and the great beauty of their land. It is about a successful people who live from the bountiful land and then become homeless as happens to many during war. Their immigration to the United States, where they become day laborers just to survive, is truly an amazing story. It is the story is the author's family. It is a story of faith, alcoholism, bootlegging, love, laboring in the fields and the treatment of Mexicans in a country that uses them but doesn't accept them. It is a book of humor, tears and finally triumph. If you want to really begin understand about a people who live all around this country but might appear foreign to you, this is a start. It gave me a whole new perspective about the Mexicans/Indians in this country. I do highly recommend this book, a must read.

This book made me want to read books . It’s unforgettable. So many great things to talk about . It will leave you hooked

My parents were very close to the same ages as Juan and Lupe. However, our family was in New Mexico. My family moved from New Mexico to Utah in the mid 1940's and I, number 10 in our family, was born in Utah, in 1948. It was very much like moving from old Mexico, culturally speaking. Although we were not Roman Catholic, our family had a similar dedication to God and family.This is the second time I have read this delightfully beautiful book! I am going to get copies for my grand kids to read. Their Mom's married Anglos and our families are biracial. This is an opportunity to give them a glimpse of where their roots come from. I can't wait! It is all so beautifully written.It has been a sweet revisiting of my favorite book!

If you are intrigued by the history of Mexico you will like this book. It is interesting and well-written, although I did feel it bogged down a bit about 3/4 of the way through.

Missed preparing many dinners and late for several appointments because I couldn't put this story aside. Wonderful story of love and how to say "I love you" a lot more often. Thank you!