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About a year ago, I read an article in The Bakersfield Californian which related to the fact that there is a great scarcity of books written about Hispanics, their ancestors and families. I found this to be very sad, but so true. This article motivated me to have it published my book, “These Precious People,” published.

My book opens with a brief history of the lives of my parents and the odds they had to contend with in a strange country after they immigrated to the United States in 1922. Both my parents were born in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, and my book begins with my father’s childhood. As I write about many of his young experiences, I mention the time when he was a young teenager and ran away from home to join Pancho Villa’s Dorados to fight in the Mexican Revolution. I also write about my mother who was raised on a hacienda, became orphaned at the age of three and endured much sadness and problems during her youth.

However, my parents’ trials and tribulations increased when they came to this country. For instance, they did not speak English and knew nothing about this country’s traditions and culture. They had to confront many difficulties as they struggled to raise their nine children during the Great Depression and in the ensuing years. They experienced the sadness and anxiety of having their two oldest sons go off to fight in World War II, and the blessing and fortune to see them return home again.

As I touch upon eventful details of their lives, I convey what my parents felt as they confronted and dealt with the difficulties they encountered in a strange land. I portray how they faced a rapidly changing world as they continued to uphold their traditions and teachings. Through my recollections, I share how they lived, felt, struggled and survived. My parents were, beyond doubt, very amazing, resilient and determined individuals; not perfect, but the best parents for me. Their perseverance through the years is remarkable and praiseworthy.

I convey to readers my feelings and reveal how the deep impact my parents made on my life influenced and shaped me. It is with gratitude, love, respect and honor which they so deserve that I share their story.

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The book is available by contacting the author at 366-2575, francesespinosa@att.net or www.francesespinosa.com. It is also available through the publisher at www.Xlibris.com or at major bookseller Web sites such as Amazon.com.