by Ángeles Mastretta · Alfaguara · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420482392
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«Arráncame la vida» is the novel by Ángeles Mastretta published by Alfaguara in paperback (312 pages, in Spanish).
Catalina meets General Andrés Ascencio when she is still very young and soon marries him; he aspires to be governor of Puebla, while she discovers she cannot accept the life he imposes on her. The novel, set in post-Revolution Mexico, follows her rebellion against his convictions and her search for love and freedom.
The ISBN-10 8420482390 and the 1999 edition identify this Spanish-language version from Alfaguara.
Ángeles Mastretta is a Mexican author, journalist, actress, and film producer. She is known for creating inspirational female characters and fictional pieces that reflect the social and political realities of Mexico in her life. She is a recipient of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and the Mazatlán Prize for Literature for Best Book of the Year. Her book, Arráncame la vida was adapted into a movie, which won an Ariel Award in Mexico.
