When a Flower Is Reborn

"A landmark in the history of social movements, indigenous studies, and women's studies, "When a Flower is Reborn" tells the story of the cultural regeneration of a whole people. The match between a sophisticated scholar drawn back to the country of her birth and an urbane indigenous woman organizer has engendered an entirely new form of testimonial literature, one that reads like a novel, but has the depth and breadth of the best history. This is not only an innovative book, it is a major achievement."--Temma Kaplan, author of "Crazy for Democracy: Women in Grassroots Movements"