José, the son of one of Cuba’s wealthiest tobacco tycoons, and Luisa, a peasant sugar cane cutter, see their country turned upside-down by the Cuban Revolution. They are then faced with a choice. Stay and defend the Revolution? Or flee and fight for its end?
Based on true events, this novel chips away at political propaganda and divisive narratives with a gripping tale of battlefield heroism, international espionage, economic collapse, and human compassion. You will be left wondering who the true rebels are and what it will take to reunite a house divided.
Appropriate for level 3, 4, heritage learners, IB and AP classes.
Based on true events, this novel chips away at political propaganda and divisive narratives with a gripping tale of battlefield heroism, international espionage, economic collapse, and human compassion. You will be left wondering who the true rebels are and what it will take to reunite a house divided.
Appropriate for level 3, 4, heritage learners, IB and AP classes.
Chris Mercer with the real José.