Cuban Exile Memories - by Talek Nantes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Cuban Exile Memories is a collection of narratives on the Cuban exile experience of the mid-20th century. A testament to the courage and determination of people whose lives were upended irrevocably by a political movement. </strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A collection of memories about the Cuban exile experience of the mid-20th century. These narratives are a testament to the courage, perseverance, and determination of people whose lives were upended quickly, dramatically, and irrevocably by a revolution. </p><p><br></p><p>This book is for anyone interested in stories of courage and the pursuit of freedom. These anonymized experiences tell of the sometimes-improbable circumstances that led a generation to leave their homeland and everything they knew to come to a foreign country and start their lives again from scratch. </p><p><br></p><p>The memories have been collected from anecdotes passed down over generations, interviews, and personal recollections. Many of the stories are in the speaker's own words, which sometimes revert to Spanish, and these are accompanied by English-language translations. Each story is told by a different exile sharing his or her own memory. </p><p><br></p><p>The main thread that runs through the book is the chaos and confusion of the communist takeover in Cuba and the subsequent exodus of a significant portion of the island's population. Also covered are the struggles and sacrifices the exiles made during the early years of arrival in their new countries as well as sometimes humorous recollections of cultural clashes while attempting to adapt. </p><p><br></p><p>Lastly, this book is a declaration of unabashed appreciation to the United States, the country that gave so many the opportunity to pursue their destinies in peace and freedom.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><br></p><p>"Searing insight...Powerfully portrays the tragedy of Cuba and the triumph of those Cubans who, though they fled their homeland, never abandoned the spirit or the passion of their beloved and bedeviled island." Anthony DePalma, award winning author, <em>The Cubans: Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times. </em></p><p><em>***</em></p><p>"Cuban-Americans share their stories but, for many Americans whose stories began with the immigrant experience, it is our story too. I highly recommend this lovely book." Ann Hamer, award winning author, <em>Writing Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Telling Your Story.</em></p><p>***</p><p>"Riveting...powerful and tightly crafted." Daria Rosa Nasca, author, <em>Lights Out: A Cuban Memoir of Betrayal and Survival.</em></p><p><em>***</em></p><p>"Unforgettable...a wonderful job of capturing the exile experience." Miriam Isidro, author, <em>Cuban Exile: A Young Girl's Dream.</em></p><p><em>***</em></p><p><em>"An </em>extraordinary selection of personal, heartfelt accounts that capture moments in time of the Cuban diaspora. Extremely powerful!" Betty Viamontes, award-winning author of<em> Waiting on Zapote Street</em>.</p><p>***</p><p>Talek Nantes' work, Cuban Exile Memories, gives us a compilation of true stories told by courageous Cubans who lost everything to escape communism under Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. I am reminded of the courage of my father who got his family out of Cuba in 1961, and prompted me to honor him with "Killing My Cuba." Talek is to be commended for telling the world these heartbreaking stories." - L&L Meier, authors of Killing My Cuba</p><br>
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