Books from Ecuador
33 popular ecuadorian books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around South America Challenge" were written by authors from Ecuador.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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Trajiste contigo el viento by Natalia García Freire ES
Country: South America / Ecuador
Ecuador
Description:
"Cocuán, pueblo perdido y olvidado, entre la selva y el frío de las montañas andinas, está a punto de desaparecer de la memoria. En él nació Mildred y allí también fue despojada de sus animales, su casa y sus tierras tras la muerte de su madre. Años después, una serie de sucesos extraños, desapariciones, episodios de locura y desvaríos, hará que sus habitantes recuerden la leyenda de la vieja Mildred y sientan de nuevo la sombra de la muerte que persigue al pueblo desde entonces. Las voces de nueve personajes, Mildred, Ezequiel, Agustina, Manzi, Carmen, Víctor, Baltasar, Hermosina y Filatelio,... continue
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We Will Be Jaguars : A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo EN
Country: South America / Ecuador
Ecuador
Description:
"Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest--one of the last to be contacted by missionaries in the 1950s--Nemonte Nenquimo had a singular upbringing. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate change activism. She has spearheaded the alliance of indigenous nations across the Upper Amazon and led her people to a landmark victory against Big Oil, protecting over a half million acres of primary rainforest. Her message is as sharp as a spear--honed by her experiences battling loggers, miners, oil companies and missionaries"--
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We Will Not Be Saved by Nemonte Nenquimo EN
Country: South America / Ecuador
Ecuador
Description:
'I'm here to tell you my story, which is also the story of my people and the story of this forest.' Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, Nemonte Nenquimo was taught about plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism by her elders. Age 14, she left the forest for the first time to study with an evangelical missionary group in the city. Eventually, her ancestors began appearing in her dreams, pleading with her to return and embrace her own culture. She listened. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate-change activ... continue