Coleccionista de Almas

Coleccionista de Almas by Bertha Jacobson is a collection of short stories published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 11, 2014. This Spanish-language edition spans 86 pages and immerses readers in a small border town in Mexico, where Aurora Legarreta, the daughter of the local funeral home owner, shares the dreams and aspirations of her community. The narratives explore the lives of those who live in the town and those who have crossed the border in search of the American Dream, revealing the timeless essence of human experience.

In these fifteen engaging stories, Jacobson employs imagination, skill, and a touch of sarcasm to depict the personal quests for meaning and transcendence that define her characters. Readers will encounter a young man with Down syndrome yearning for his first communion, a messenger from Houston advocating for civic participation, and an elderly couple dreaming of visiting the Pope. The collection also features a teenager who believes she possesses powers through Santería. Through Aurora’s perspective as the “Coleccionista de Almas,” the stories reflect on the enduring nature of human desires and the search for significance across generations.