Evelyn LaTorre's book illustrates the trials and joys in the blending of two cultures. Love is tested when Evelyn falls in love with Antonio, a handsome Peruvian university student. At the end of her two-year Peace Corps commitment in Peru, Evelyn finds herself pregnant. The two 23-year-olds marry in Cusco and move to Northern California. Evelyn expects her husband to support their family as Antonio tries to take his place as head of the household. But he must first learn English, complete college, and find a job. This acculturation process takes too long for Evelyn. Parenthood, financial stress, the pull of both countries, and long visits from Antonio’s mother threaten to destroy the bonds that brought the couple together. Evelyn must come into her own — as a wife, a mother, and a career woman. Antonio struggles to find what country he'll live in. The book is a moving depiction of partnership and all the intricacies that encompass marriage and love.