Gina Capaldi (Books)

Gina Capaldi Books

This author explores complex human relationships and the inner lives of her characters with a keen eye for detail and deep empathy. Her writing is characterized by lyrical prose and an ability to capture subtle emotional nuances. Through her stories, she often contemplates themes of loss, memory, and the search for identity. Her works offer readers an engaging glimpse into the human psyche.

A Boy Named Beckoning

The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero

32 pages
2 hours of reading

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The narrative follows Wassaja, a Native American boy from the Yavapai tribe, who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Adopted by an Italian photographer in 1871, he becomes Carlos Montezuma and journeys through the Old West. Throughout his travels, he observes and experiences the prejudice and mistreatment faced by Native Americans, highlighting themes of identity, resilience, and social injustice.