Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite

Don Fidencio is 91 years old. He resides in a nursing home, Amigoland in Brownsville, Texas. Out of eight siblings Don Fidencio and his younger brother Don Celestiono are the only survivors. They had a feud over something but can’t remember what. Fidencio is 20 years Celestino’s senior. Amalia is Fidencio’s daughter. She placed him in the nursing home. Fidencio refers to her husband as The Son Of A xxxx. Like most elderly patients, Fidencio is incontinent, has trouble sleeping and is forgetful. He has no desire t be “friends” with the other residents. He just wants to go home

Don Celestino’s girlfriend suggests he should visit with his brother. Retired and widowed, Celestino finally agrees.

The reunion isn’t what a happy one. The brothers spend most of their time bickering. Their disagreement is over whether or not their grandfather witnessed the death of his family and was taken by the Indians. They set off on a road trip to discover the truth behind the story. Their quest soon turns into a journey of enlightenment.

There is much wisdom in this book that the reader can take away with him: acceptance, love, trust and pride.

I walked away from this book thinking about family that now resides in a nursing facility. I know they are well cared for. I know they need to be there. Yet, there seems to be a loss of dignity. I am reminded of a stately woman, always ready to assist others but now she is totally dependent on others. She still deserves and has earned, trust, love, encouragement, patience and dignity. For with age should come dignity

Oscar Casares is a talented author. Amigoland was not at all what I expected it so much more.