{"product_id":"island-of-impact-dean-huertas-9781684818792","title":"Island of Impact: Uncovering Puerto Rico's Untold Story, Global Power, and Fight for Identity","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePuerto Rico's Hidden History and Global Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this bold and illuminating debut, Dean Huertas reclaims the erased chapters of Puerto Rican history and challenges readers to embrace the untold impact of a people too often made invisible. \u003cem\u003eIsland of Impact\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a historical account--it's a vibrant cultural reclamation and a rallying cry for Puerto Ricans everywhere to rediscover pride, purpose, and power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith raw insight and cultural clarity, Huertas takes readers on a journey across continents and centuries.\u003c\/strong\u003e From Indigenous Caribbean roots to African, European, Asian, and American influences, this book explores how Puerto Rican identity has been shaped by a global web of migration, resilience, and revolution. Blending powerful storytelling with historical analysis, Huertas reveals a legacy far more influential--and far more hidden--than mainstream narratives allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not just history. It's healing. It's empowerment.\u003c\/strong\u003e A must-read for the Puerto Rican diaspora and anyone curious about the legacy of colonization, identity, and cultural resilience, \u003cem\u003eIsland of Impact\u003c\/em\u003e rewrites the narrative and puts the power back in the hands of the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive yet personal retelling of Puerto Rico's global connections, from Africa to Asia to the Americas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInsightful reflection on identity and erasure, and what it means to grow up invisible in your own country's history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA vibrant call to action for reclaiming heritage, rewriting history, and standing boldly in your cultural truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you liked \u003cem\u003eWar Against All Puerto Ricans\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhen I Was Puerto Rican\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eA Nation of Women\u003c\/em\u003e, then you'll love \u003cem\u003eIsland of Impact\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dean Huertas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1684818796\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684818792\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mango\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Dean Huertas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965438935295,"sku":"9781684818792","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6e74b4c7-867f-4a10-be44-e478ecbdc95b.jpg?v=1767280578","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/island-of-impact-dean-huertas-9781684818792","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}