Who is the author's mom?
Marisol Torres
What did she study?
precious stones
Where?
Lightning Ridge.
What gem was she looking for there?
opals
Are they valuable?
unknown
Was she successful in her search?
no
What illness did she end up having?
cancer
Did she stay in Lightning Ridge?
no
What was she planning to cook?
Spanish food
Did she end up doing it?
no
Who did?
her child and Marisa