Eduardo F. Calcines was a child of Fidel Castro’s Cuba; he was just three years old when Castro came to power in January 1959. After that, e...
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Dec 31, 2009
Laura
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I liked this memoir, mainly because the author doesn't rely on others' memories to do his work for him. By that I mean, it's clearly what he felt, saw, remembers rather than what he's been told he felt, saw or remembered from that time - the memories are stronger the older he gets.
Life before Castro is barely memorable to Eduardo, but he does clearly remember all the gatherings, the sense of family, and the richness of that life; after Fidel takes power, he's aware of the Voice, the More...
Life before Castro is barely memorable to Eduardo, but he does clearly remember all the gatherings, the sense of family, and the richness of that life; after Fidel takes power, he's aware of the Voice, the More...
Oct 26, 2009
Phoebe
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I liked this, it was really eye-opening. The author's matter-of-fact recounting of life in Cuba just as Castro comes to power is pretty chilling. His family makes the momentous decision to apply for exit visas, and every day thereafter is "punished" for wanting to leave. I was caught up in their anxiety and longing for the telegram approving their application. Everyone should read this book. Suitable for high school and up.
Dec 29, 2009
Annie
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Reading a book like this makes me want to investigate what happened in Cuba when Castro and the communists took over. I am finding that children's or young adult literature is a great lead in to adult nonfiction.
Jul 26, 2009
Roslyn
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I thorougly enjoyed this memoir. The author's memories of his family's struggle under Castro is something you will not forget. It is a picture of a loving family made up of very wise and very strong people.
Nov 17, 2010
Scott
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A nice memoir of growing up during the Revolution and under the control of Castro in Communist Cuba. Could be really beneficial for a middle-school audience.
Jul 13, 2010
L12_Casey
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Leaving Glorytown would be appropriate for students in grade 8 and up.
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