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Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation by John Phillip Santos is a memoir that explores his Mexican-American heritage, juxtaposing historic and contemporary San Antonio, Texas. Santos delves into his family's past, touching on their migration during the Mexican Revolution, and celebrates Mexican culture through the surreal beliefs of Mexican Indians. Santos interacts with the spirits of deceased relatives, uncovering family secrets, and reflecting on the transformation of San Antonio. The memoir addresses sensitive topics such as unresolved family deaths.