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In an era of "deconstruction" and "exvangelical" movements, “Amor Divino” is more relevant than ever. Millions of people are leaving institutional religion not because they hate God, but because they hate the model of love presented to them.

Alvarez uses Ruben Darío’s poetry—specifically a love poem addressed to "Youth"—to bridge the gap between the grandfather’s past and Yolanda’s present. The poem serves as an allegory for the beauty we lose as we age. amor divino julia alvarez summary repack