Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes is probably best known in this country for his novel about quintessential fallen and corrupt twentieth century Mexican anti-hero called "The Death of Artemio Cruz." In that novel we see the history of modern Mexico through a man's eyes. In his new book, "The Years with Laura Diaz, we see from the woman's perspective. Alan Cheuse has a review. (1:45) "The Years with Laura Diaz," by Carlos Fuentes is published by Faurer, Strauss, Giroux.
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