Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy by Carlos Eire
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.
The 9707th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- Cuban
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 400
- Words
- 123,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)