Of Women and Salt

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Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia interweaves the stories of several generations of women from Cuba to Miami, focusing on themes of family, patriarchy, feminism, race, colonialism, and immigration. María Isabel's life as a cigar roller in 19th-century Cuba sets the stage for subsequent generations, leading to Dolores's struggle during the Cuban Revolution, her daughter Carmen's move to the US, and Carmen's daughter Jeanette's battles with addiction and search for identity, culminating in Jeanette forming a connection with Ana, a young girl affected by US immigration policies. The novel spans from 1866 to 2019, highlighting the enduring impact of personal and political histories on the characters' lives and decisions. The book includes sensitive topics like domestic violence, substance use, and sexual abuse.