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Cuba Before Castro: A Century of Family Memoirs

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Cuba Before Castro: A Century of Family Memoirs is a fascinating and deeply personal account of Cuban history as seen through the eyes of one family.

The book begins with the arrival of the author's great-grandfather in Cuba in 1845. He was a young man from Spain who came to the island in search of a new life. He found work on a sugar plantation and eventually married a Cuban woman. Their son, the author's grandfather, was born in Cuba in 1865. He grew up to become a successful businessman and landowner. He married a woman from a prominent Cuban family, and they had five children, including the author's father.

Cuba before Castro: A Century of Family Memoirs

by Jorge J. E. Gracia

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The author's father was born in Cuba in 1905. He grew up in a wealthy and privileged family. He attended the best schools and universities, and he traveled the world. He married a woman from a wealthy Cuban family, and they had two children, including the author.

The author was born in Cuba in 1940. He grew up in a comfortable and privileged family. He attended the best schools and universities, and he traveled the world. He married a woman from a wealthy Cuban family, and they had two children.

In 1959, Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba. The author's family was forced to flee the island. They lost everything they had, and they had to start over in a new country.

Cuba Before Castro: A Century of Family Memoirs is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and resilience. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever been forced to leave their home.

The book is beautifully written and meticulously researched. It is a valuable contribution to the history of Cuba, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Cuban experience.

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"Cuba Before Castro is a fascinating and deeply personal account of Cuban history as seen through the eyes of one family. It is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and resilience." - The New York Times

"Cuba Before Castro is a valuable contribution to the history of Cuba, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Cuban experience." - The Washington Post

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Cuba before Castro: A Century of Family Memoirs

by Jorge J. E. Gracia

5 out of 5