1944-1979

Describes the author's deep friendship with a mysterious intellectual who introduced her to the culture and people of El Salvador in the 1970s, a tumultuous period in the country's history, inspiring her work as an unlikely activist.

Describes the author's deep friendship with a mysterious intellectual who introduced her to the culture and people of El Salvador in the 1970s, a tumultuous period in the country's history, inspiring her work as an unlikely activist.

Examines the political and social situation in El Salvador, with an emphasis on the recent civil war and its impact on living conditions throughout the country.

Analyzes the political upheaval which has resulted in El Salvador's civil war, examines the role of the United States in the conflict, and considers the future of this Central American country.