A memoir of the Cuban diaspora that follows one family’s exile from the island, through an exploration of memory, cultural mythology, and the history of Cuban-American relations.
A compelling meditation ... Beautifully crafted ... This is Sheppard at the height of her powers, weaving Cuban history, myth, and literature through the fabric of her family’s narrative of exile. Her prose, coupled with the vignette structure of the memoir, reads like an excavation of memory ... Exquisite.
A spellbinding family history memoir exploring identity, inheritance, displacement, and loss, this book will resonate with those interested in their own family stories and those of others.
Poignant ... Sheppard's well-researched and haunting memoir is a tribute to a lost homeland and a moving reflection on what it means to live in one country and long for another
