The Days of Ofelia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162799759)

The Days of Ofelia is a novel written by Gertrude Diamant. The book tells the story of Ofelia, a young girl who grows up in a small village in Mexico during the early 1900s. Ofelia is a curious and adventurous child who loves to explore the world around her. She is fascinated by the natural beauty of her surroundings, and she spends hours wandering through the hills and valleys of her village.Despite her love of nature, Ofelia's life is not easy. Her family is poor, and they struggle to make ends meet. Her father is a farmer who works long hours in the fields, and her mother is a seamstress who sews clothes for the wealthy families in town. Ofelia and her siblings help out as much as they can, but there is never enough money to go around.As Ofelia grows older, she begins to dream of a better life. She longs to leave her village and see the world beyond. When a wealthy family comes to town and offers her a job as a maid, Ofelia sees her chance. She takes the job and leaves her family behind.The Days of Ofelia follows her journey as she navigates life as a maid in a wealthy household. She encounters new challenges and experiences, and she learns a great deal about herself and the world around her. Through it all, Ofelia remains true to herself and her roots, never forgetting where she came from.The book is a touching and insightful look at life in rural Mexico during a time of great change. It explores themes of poverty, family, and the pursuit of dreams. It is a powerful reminder that no matter where we come from, we all have the potential to achieve greatness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gertrude Diamant
ISBN-10: 1162799757
ISBN-13: 9781162799759
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d