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So Far from God by Ana Castillo follows the lives of Sofi and her four daughters, Esperanza, Caridad, Fe, and La Loca, in Tome, New Mexico, as they endure numerous hardships. Sofi raises her daughters alone after banishing her gambler husband, Domingo. Each daughter faces unique challenges: Esperanza becomes a journalist; Caridad transforms from trauma and finds love; Fe succumbs to occupational hazards; and La Loca, a gifted recluse, is venerated after her death. Sensitive topics in the book include death, illness, and violence.