Haydee Speaks of Moncada: The Spark That Lit the Cuban Revolution

By: Santamaría, Haydee

On July 26, 1953, Hayd e Santamar a was one of two women who joined Fidel Castro in the armed attack against the Moncada Barracks, a battle widely remembered as the fight that launched the Cuban Revolution-but the attack itself proved unsuccessful. During the tragic events that followed, Hayd e was arrested, tortured, and lost many loved ones, including her brother and fianc . Still, she continued to commit herself to the struggle despite the unthinkable hardships she faced, co-founding the July 26 Revolutionary Movement against the Batista dictatorship, and after their victory, establishing and directing the prestigious cultural institute Casa de las Am ricas.

This book is a discussion held in 1968 between the introverted leader and the curious youth of a new revolutionary society. Their conversation gives us an intimate glimpse into the unique experience of fighting at the frontlines of a liberation struggle-a position where you don't know what lies ahead. Years later, Hayd e's testimony serves as reference for the long fight of the Cuban people in achieving sovereignty, dignity, and building a socialist project.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DLHWYTRH
• ISBN13: 9798991013901
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: 1804 Books
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.0" x 7.0"