The Cuban Chronicles: A True Tale of Rascals, Rogues, and Romance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781894331128)

In the infancy of Cuba's tourism, Wanda St.Hilaire takes a trip to the tiny island. In spite of her love of all things Latin, she puts herself on a travel ban to Castro's Cuba, one that lasts twenty years. When she is forced to cancel a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico at the last minute, she finds herself in Cuba twice, on back-to-back trips. Walking into the backstreets of Havana, eyes wide open, she finds herself pulled into a dalliance with a charismatic cubano. Underneath the fa ade of Cuba's tourism lies the desperation of a society living mostly in abject poverty. When tourists mingle with locals, we get a glimpse of what underlies the frivolity of Cuban entanglements. St.Hilaire speaks with an authentic voice and doesn't mince words; she recounts her own activities, emotions, and opinions with refreshing honesty. With each solo adventure, the author reaches a deeper understanding of human nature and the world. At the same time, she conducts a journey of self-discovery, learning about her own entrenched beliefs, biases, and blemishes.

Author: Wanda St Hilaire
ISBN-10: 1894331125
ISBN-13: 9781894331128
Publisher: Destinations Extraordinaire Inc.
Language: English
Published: 11/23/2011
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.49d