Cuba: True Stories

By Tom Miller

Book Overview

From revolution to embargo, from the charms of old Havana to the beaches of the Bay of Pigs, from the hypnotic rhythms of Caribbean music to voodoo influences, Cuba is a country of passion and complexity, a political dinosaur on the verge of dramatic change. Travelers' Tales Cuba is an eye-opening literary ensemble, in which Cuba emerges with all its strengths and weaknesses, convictions and contradictions.

In Travelers' Tales Cuba:

- Swivel your hips with Stephanie Elizondo Griest as she dances with Havana's mistress of rumba
- Pick up hitchhikers with Dave Eggers and meet the starting center for the Cuban women's national basketball team
- Feel the heartbeat of Cuba on late night musical excursions with Henry Shukman
- Learn the Cuban secret to life--making the most of what you have--with Cristina Garcia
- Join Patrick Symmes on his search for the Ernesto "Che" Guevara legend
- Glimpse the quirks, charm, and creativity of Cubans on an unusal bus ride with Eduardo Galeano... and much more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932361103
• ISBN13: 9781932361100
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Travelers' Tales
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

What a stupid review!

That was stupid... clearly that woman didnt read the book all the way through. It is an amazing book with wonderful stories about the daily life of living in Cuba. This book tells it like it is... Cuba is a beautiful place that is stuck in a 1950's time zone... wondeful details... to the reviewer before me... re-read it again when you are not PMSing and perhaps you'll feel different. Great book... 5 *