"Hernandez's intimate knowledge of life amid the agricultural fields of central California and his ability to conjure the thoughts and emotions of the young Bea Franco make for a graceful and melancholy tale."–Associated Press
"The story of Bea Franco–née Bea Renteria, a.k.a. Jack Kerouac's "Mexican girl," or Terry, from his novel-cum-Beat-generation-manifesto
On the Road–is a mesmeric tale born of Hernandez's passionate curiosity. Based on extensive research and investigation, part fact, mostly fiction, and years in the making, this novel will thrill the millions of readers who have read Kerouac's book and/or seen the movie adaptation. But no prior knowledge of Kerouac or his works is required: this is an entirely fascinating, standalone story in its own right."–
Booklist "Through documents, interviews, and dogged research, Tim Z. Hernandez pieces together her life and the significance of that chance encounter that shaped both of their lives forever."
–New York Times
