Ordinary Angels: Stories of Daily Life in El Paso del Norte

by Minerva Baumann

Overview

We all have a little angel in us. It’s a matter of being in the right place at the right time. This collection reveals the “Ordinary Angels” of El Paso, Texas, in real-life stories of help, healing, and comfort.

This book is a collection of articles Minerva Baumann wrote for the El Paso Times between 2009 and 2011. These articles are full of interesting people, touching moments - some common, others extraordinary - and is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940155894384
Publisher:	L.L. Press
Publication date:	01/15/2019
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Minerva Baumann

“Your Sunday morning articles brought tears to my eyes. You are an angel among us.”

Frank Rimkus, El Paso Times reader



“I want to let you know that I enjoy reading your Sunday articles…What is interesting is that you find beauty in what may seem a desolate scene. You always manage to find a kernel of goodness in the people and the environment around you…This is a refreshing perspective, and one I appreciate.”

Debbie Tarin, El Paso Times reader



“Far too many women here at the border suffer under extremely oppressive conditions. For a number of reasons, they are excluded from so much, which would help them to realize that they have a voice, which we need to hear. You have been a tremendous gift already in making known Centro Mujeres de la Esperanza and some of border women's needs.”

Sister Ida Berresheim, El Paso Times reader



“Your article inspired me to just "Stop and smell the flowers."

Elizabeth Maldonado, El Paso Times reader



“What a beautiful heart-warming column. It would be wonderful if all travelers had the same attitude you have.”

Gena Leyva, El Paso Times reader



“Thank you so much for showing your readers the face of hard-working people. I truly hope more people can see through your compassionate and understanding eyes.”

Patty Torres, El Paso Times reader



“What a beautiful story. We seldom see people thank someone like you have thanked your uncle. Thank you for sharing your story.”

Patricia Castro, El Paso Times reader



“I love your stories, especially the one when words fall short, it's touch that's telling. I loved it!”

Rosa Guerrero, El Paso Times reader



“I enjoyed your article about your grandmother's change purse. Memories can be quite wonderful and the article was so beautifully written.”

Shirley Washer, El Paso Times reader



“Simply brilliant. Keep up the amazing talent that you have in writing and keeping El Paso citizens aware of issues like these.”

Lawrence Tarin, El Paso Times reader



“It’s rare and joyful to find articles like yours in today’s media. Your articles always portray the gentle, respectful and courteous ways that most of us wish life would hold.”

Eleanor Coldwell, El Paso Times reader



“I SO enjoyed your column about the rear-end collision! You brought tears to my eyes with your act of kindness (not to mention the writing was superb!).”

Renée Rodriguez, El Paso Times reader



“Such a well-written article, you made me cry. Thank you for sharing a typical event in El Paso with an atypical outcome.”

Lois Rayome, El Paso Times reader

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