The Tortilla Star
Carpenter, Abbey
In The Tortilla Star, Bette finds that love can come in different forms - one that unlike her professional work as an accountant, she doesn't control, that isn't orderly, and is highly unpredictable. Though she's six inches taller and hasn't gotten past Spanish 101, she relishes being drawn into a rich, passionate adventure with Marco, an undocumented immigrant. As a volunteer teaching English, she is introduced to a new culture which welcomes...