W. George Lovell

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A Beauty that Hurts

Life and Death in Guatemala

When A Beauty That Hurts first appeared in 1995, Guatemala was one of the world’s most flagrant violators of human rights. An accord brokered by the United Nations brought a measure of … 288 View
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Forward and Preface

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Preface

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Introduction written by W. George Lovell 7 $0.70 Add
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Acronyms

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Understanding acronyms used within the book 2 $0.20 Add
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Map

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Map for locations referenced throughout book 1 $0.10 Add
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Q’anjob’al Canadian

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In this chapter, Lovell explores the story of Genaro Castañeda as a Q’anjob’al Mayan and his journey from Guatemala to Canada. 14 $1.40 Add
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Nobel K’iche’

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In this chapter, Lovell explores the life story of Rigoberta Menchú and the controversy that arose from her writings. 9 $0.90 Add
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Jakaltek American

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses a case of mistaken identity, the chaos that ensued, and the story of a man forced to reinvent himself. 6 $0.60 Add
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Doña Magdalena

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In this chapter, Lovell tells the story of Doña Magdalena, detailing the experiences and trauma she faced in Guatemala. 7 $0.70 Add
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Through a Lens Darkly

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses the tragic case of Beatriz Eugenia Barrios Marroquin as told through Jean-Marie Simon’s book on Guatemala. 3 $0.30 Add
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Devils and Angels

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses three features by Montreal filmmaker Mary Ellen Davis which focus on the troubled past of Guatemala and what perceptions of the country might look like in the future. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Delivery Man

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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This chapter details the lack of news about Guatemala through Canadian news sources. 1 $0.10 Add
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Into the Fire

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses tragic cases of doctors, teachers, and journalists who faced violence in Guatemala. 8 $0.80 Add
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Scorched Earth

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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This chapter begins with Pope John Paul II’s visit to Guatemala in 1983 and a discussion of the supposed peace now in the country. 9 $0.90 Add
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Futility at the Polls

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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This chapter discusses the call for violence in Guatemala to end and an exploration of Canada and the United States’ stance. 5 $0.50 Add
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Civilian Rule

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses his arrival in Guatemala in 1985 just before the run-off election took place and the hope a civilian president gave to residents. 4 $0.40 Add