Julia Alvarez's novel "In the Name of Salome" weaves together the life and spirit of Salome Urena, and her daughter, Salome Camila, through a journey of political turbulence in the Dominican Republic. Throughout her life, Salome describes the chaotic days of rebellions and the calmness of transitory peace between political powers. The book trails the history of the Dominican Republic through Salome, voiced through her daughter Camila, whose history weaves together her mother's life and …showed first 75 words of 1084 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1084 total…that keeps readers turning the pages, hoping to find the ultimate unification of a separated-yet-deeply connected mother and daughter, country and people, true freedom and expression. Even at the end of the book, the story is not done; it has not been told in full. Nothing was resolved and the world was not vastly changed. However, the voice and spirit of Salome has been kept alive by the power of words and love, transcending time.