The pages have tanned, else a clean, unmarked and solid copy. "Cate Kennedy goes to work as an Australian volunteer in a credit cooperative in Mexico. So begins a compelling journey where her life becomes inextricably intertwined with those of Mexican farmers and their families. From a hilarious evening at a disco, to a joyous wedding reception in a hot dusty backyard and quiet moments of hardship, grief and loss, the Mexican gusto for celebration, pilgramage and family challenges her to confront the big issues of life. Vividly evoked and beautifuly written Sing Don't Cry is funny, warm, yet ultimately disarming." (back cover