Before We Were Free
Dec 2007 · Sold by Laurel Leaf
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Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship.
Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind.
From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free.
Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind.
From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free.
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This Book Is So Good! It Reminds People That They Can Have A lot Of Courage Even In The Worst Part Of Their Lives.MUST Read!
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May 17, 2011
i thought that this book was quite interesting. It helped me understand the political views of the Dominican Republic. I guess in the US it is a different point of view and that we have freedom and they don't. They cant complain or else they are killed. Anyways that is really messed up how Trujillo's son kills Anita's father and uncle tony. I guess that Julia Alvarez tried to help us understnad the situation between dictatorship and freedom. Thank You Julia!!!! Keep it going your book touched emotionally!!!
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November 30, 2011
I ve read this book before and its definally in my "favorite books" list!!!
About the author
Julia Alvarez grew up in the Dominican Republic before emigrating to the United States at the age of 10. She now lives in Vermont, where she is a writer-in-residence at Middlebury College.
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