Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire
Confessions of a Cuban Boy
The book is a memoir of a young boy's life in Havana, Cuba, during the 1950s, just before and during the Cuban Revolution. It vividly depicts the boy's privileged, idyllic childhood filled with joy and adventure, which is abruptly disrupted by the political upheaval that leads to his exile to the United States. The narrative is a poignant exploration of loss, identity, displacement, and the enduring emotional impact of childhood experiences.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- Cuban
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults (Book)
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)