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This title in other formats:Before We Were Freeby Julia Alvarez
AwardsWinner of the 2004 Pura Belpre Award for Best Latino Writer
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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. Review:"Alvarez...proves as gifted at writing for adolescents as she is for adults....A stirring work of art." Publishers Weekly Review:"[A] powerful first-person narrative....[A] story that imagines so clearly for American readers the travails of all-too-many Latin nations then and now." Kirkus Reviews About the AuthorJulia 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. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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