The Devil’s Highway: A True Story by Luis Alberto Urrea is advertised as the story of 26 men who crossed the Mexican American border into the desert of Arizona to Devil’s Highway. Twenty six entered the desert, but only twelve came out alive. Urrea discussed...

The setting is Mexico, 1892, the Tomochic rebellion. Teresita Urrea’s people considered her a saint, and spiritual leader. The title Saint of Cabora embarrassed the humble young woman. Teresita was strong with a heart of gold. The people looked to her as their leader. Her...