The Light of a Cuban Son

By Lorenzo Chavez

In this semi-autobiographical novel set in mid 20th century Cuba, Lorenzo Chavez reveals the moving story of a boy determined to stay true to who he is and find happiness against all odds.

Told in a series of first-person vignettes, Mart?n's story covers a wide swath of the Cuban landscape and people, taking us from the lush greens and fertile soils of the countryside to the dark underbelly of a Havana as full of depravity as it is neon lights.

After suffering a series of heartbreaking abuses, Mart?n struggles to find his way and claim his identity as a young gay man in an impoverished neighborhood.

When the Revolution slowly begins to claim everything Mart?n holds dear, he takes a desperate leap of faith-one that could cost him his life.

Mart?n's coming of age story is one of courage and the rebirth of a brave young man who refuses to hide his light.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611534356
• ISBN13: 9781611534351
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: Torchflame Books
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"