Before We Were Free

Before We Were Free
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Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Total Pages : 186
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ISBN-10 : 9780307433176
ISBN-13 : 030743317X
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Book Synopsis Before We Were Free by : Julia Alvarez

Download or read book Before We Were Free written by Julia Alvarez and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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