Regarding his background as a Mexican folk healer in Texas as a core part of his identity, Torres (an administrator at the U. of New Mexico, Albuquerque) offers an insider's rather than New Age accoun
Building on his earlier works: Folk Healer and Green Medicine, Torres (a U. of New Mexico administrator) treats his early exposure to curanderismo-- Mexican/Mexican-American folk healing--and its hist
A collection of six stories reflecting the history or culture of Mexico, presented in both English and Spanish, each of which is followed by questions and activities.