“If you go to the craft market you will see them everywhere. They represent the mix of cultures and races here in the Dominican Republic, that are the result of centuries of international commerce, colonization, conquest, and the slave trade. The facelessness means that there is no 'typical' Dominican woman.” WomenIdentityDominican Book:Stay with Me: A Novel Source: Stay with Me: A Novel
“This is the one who will find us. He's the one who will lead them all back to me someday. He's the explorer. El curioso.” FaithDestinySacrificeOrphanageDominican Book:Stay with Me: A Novel Source: Stay with Me: A Novel
“Acuerdate de lo que te digo, mi niño. No tengas miedo. Todo lo que te ha pasado te ayudará. Vas a salir adelante.” FaithBraveryPerseverance Book:Stay with Me: A Novel Source: Stay with Me: A Novel