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Cuba on the Verge: An Island In Transition (Bulfinch) Edited by Terry McCoy Reviewed by Elizabeth Israel

Cuba on the Verge: An Island in Transition, tells the story of Cuba’s complicated history and the hardships that Cubans still face today. But it is also an intriguing look at the strong cultural identity of Cuba, its people’s pride, and their struggle to rebuild this once beautiful country.

Editor Terry McCoy has assembled an amazing collection of essays by Cuban and American authors and photographers. The reader is presented with a number of social and topical issues ranging from ethnicities within the general Cuban population, the role of women, sexuality, traditional music, architecture, culture and exile.

Pulitzer Prize winning author William Kennedy sets the tone of Cuba on the Verge, with his introduction, “Going to Cuba?” Poet Nancy Morejon writes on the fusion of African and Spanish culture which is Cuba.  Pablo Medina writes of the nostalgia he felt upon returning to Havana after thirty-eight years in the United States.  Acclaimed Cuban novelist Abilio Estevez, writes of Cuban sexuality and the “Mysticism of the Flesh”. In a touching piece on time, Manuel Pina describes his photograph of an old wall, layered with peeling paint, as a measure of time on the island…" No matter what, it will still be here.  Long after today, after us.”  And award winning playwright Arthur Miller ends the book with an epilogue titled “Castro”.

The strength of the writing and the beauty of the photos reflect on the extent of loss of life in Cuba, its ability to overcome obstacles, and its perseverance during the difficult political and social changes that it faces today.

Cuba on the Verge: An Island in Transition is one of the most original books about Cuba.  The powerful images capture the true feeling of Cuba today and what it hopes to become in the future. This book is definitely a unique find for anyone who wishes to better understand Cuba. You can not help but be instantly drawn in by the vibrancy of island life and the passion of the people.

If you would like to find out information on where to buy a copy of Cuba on the Verge: An Island in Transition check out >>Amazon.com

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