Abandoned by Lupe Bloch is a good read-so good I’ve read it twice. The author has the ability to make her characters come alive. I really cared about the events surrounding Elena and her daughter Maria. I found myself cheering them on, hoping they would overcome the hardships and challenges life present them. Bravo to Ms. Bloch. I look forward to her next book.
Alice Slack

Lupe has a fresh, unique voice and has captured the time period and sense of place so well. Carlota is a wonderful, warm character and a perfect surrogate mother for Maria and so much a part of Maria’s story. Watching Maria become strong and independent was a delightful journey I loved sharing with her. I’m glad I was finally able to like Johnny…I didn’t at first. I loved the last scene of Juanito walking out with his little boots.
Pat Leutkehans

Abandoned is such a great story. I can’t wait for the sequel where Juanito is grown up. I loved the characters. Carlota and Manuel are quite a pair.
Joy Fleming

Mom’s lifetime dream of writing and publishing a book finally came true. Her novel is a great read and one you just can’t put down.
Sonny

This story is extraordinary and heart warming.
Jim

What a great story! I loved it and read it all in one sitting.
Louise Crowell

Exciting ...fascinating. The author titled this book most appropriately. She spins a tale that becomes so intriguing. I couldn’t put it down.
Twilla Johnson';

Lupe Bloch’s book will not leave you "Abandoned" Rather it is a page turner, heart-warming story with a cultural flavor. I’m looking forward to her next book.
Pat Finnegan

I took the book, Abandoned, away from my wife so I could read it on a plane trip back East. I started reading it and could not stop until I finished it. Good story and very enjoyable.
Carlos Valladares, D.D.S. Ltd.