Aurora del Valle, raised in the privileged class of Chile by her overwhelming grandmother, is tormented by nightmares and half-memories of events that occurred when she was a child in San Francisco's Chinatown, and when she becomes disillusioned with her marriage, Aurora sets out to rediscover her missing memories.
When his father, a well-known musician who supports the people's choice for president, is taken away by the Security forces of the military government in Chile, sixteen-year-old Andres Larreta becomes a wanted man himself as he continues his father's resistance activities.
Examines the physical environment, history, people, culture, government, and economy of Chile, and discusses the future problems and prospects of the South American country.
Presents the life of an eleven-year-old boy and his family in central Chile, describing his school and recreational activities and the work of his father.
Presents an overview of the customs and etiquette of Chile designed for people traveling there and for expatriates and long-term visitors living in Chile.
