The Number One Bestseller In Mexico And America For Almost Two Years, And Subsequently A Bestseller Around The World, Like Water For Chocolate Is A Romantic, Poignant Tale, Touched With Moments Of Magic, Graphic Earthiness, Bittersweet Wit - And Recipes.A Sumptuous Feast Of A Novel, It Relates The Bizarre History Of The All-Female De La Garza Family. Tita, The Youngest Daughter Of The House, Has Been Forbidden To Marry, Condemned By Mexican Tradition To Look After Her Mother Until She Dies. But Tita Falls In Love With Pedro, And He Is Seduced By The Magical Food She Cooks. In Desperation Pedro Marries Her Sister Rosaura So That He Can Stay Close To Her. For The Next Twenty-Two Years Tita And Pedro Are Forced To Circle Each Other In Unconsummated Passion. Only A Freakish Chain Of Tragedies, Bad Luck And Fate Finally Reunite Them Against All The Odds.
Like Water for Chocolate Series
This series delves into the heart of a Mexican family, where the kitchen becomes a realm of magic and emotion. Each dish tells a story, weaving together love, loss, and tradition in a rich tapestry of life. The narratives are steeped in earthy enchantment, tender romance, and bittersweet wit. It's a celebration of life, family, and the power of food to connect souls.



Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Thirty years after the publication of the best-seller Like Water for Chocolate comes Tita's Diary, an intimate look at the life of the main character who embodies love, passion and the communication of emotions through food in early 20th Century Mexico. When Tita falls in love with Pedro, she is told that being the youngest of three sisters, she will never be allowed to marry as she will have to care for her mother. As the second part of a trilogy, Tita's Diary brings to light a secret that will allow readers to rediscover their own intimacy as they turn page after page of never-before-seen photos, hand-pressed flower arrangements, and recipes that were skipped in the original novel. It's the physical manifestation of Tita's dream: to share her thoughts on love, food and alchemy with the world. This touching tale will plunge readers deep into the universe of Like Water for Chocolate, the captivating story that has known no borders.
- 3
The Colors of My Past
- 140 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The narrative explores themes of feminine independence and personal healing through food. María, struggling with food addiction and societal pressures, faces abandonment after childbirth. Amidst a backdrop of racism and sexism, her estranged grandmother Lucía helps her confront her challenges. This journey is enriched by the discovery of Tita's Diary, which serves as a guide to overcoming modern ailments like estrangement and eating disorders, ultimately weaving a tale of resilience and self-discovery.