Bless Me, Ultima

"Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya is a novel about a young boy, Antonio, growing up in a New Mexico town who experiences spiritual and cultural conflicts. Guided by Ultima, a wise curandera (healer), Antonio explores themes of good versus evil, faith, identity, and tradition. The story depicts his journey to understand moral complexities amid family, community, and personal beliefs, capturing his spiritual awakening and quest for self-understanding in a rich indigenous and Mexican-American cultural context.