Broken Paradise

A Novel

Fiction & Literature, Historical, Romance
Cover of the book Broken Paradise by Cecilia Samartin, Atria Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Cecilia Samartin ISBN: 9781416538332
Publisher: Atria Books Publication: February 6, 2007
Imprint: Atria Books Language: English
Author: Cecilia Samartin
ISBN: 9781416538332
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication: February 6, 2007
Imprint: Atria Books
Language: English

In Broken Paradise Cecilia Samartin offers heart wrenching insight into the tender balance between hope and grief that shapes the immigrant heart and exposes the struggles of everyday people amid political turmoil.

Cuba, 1956: Cousins Nora and Alicia are accustomed to living among Havana's privileged class -- lavish dinners, days at the beach, dances, and dresses.

Their idyllic lives take a turn for the worst after Castro's rise to power. Food becomes scarce, religion is forbidden, and disease is rampant. Alicia stays behind while Nora emigrates to the United States and struggles in an unfamiliar land. Both of their identities are challenged as they try to adapt to the changes forced upon them.

The situation in Cuba deteriorates and Alicia is beset by bad fortune, while Nora painfully assimilates into middle-class U.S. culture. Her heart, however, remains in Cuba. Letters between the cousins track their lives until Alicia's situation becomes so difficult that Nora is forced to return and help. But what she finds in Cuba is like nothing she has ever imagined.

Broken Paradise is an extraordinarily powerful novel about passion, love, and the heart's yearning for home.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In Broken Paradise Cecilia Samartin offers heart wrenching insight into the tender balance between hope and grief that shapes the immigrant heart and exposes the struggles of everyday people amid political turmoil.

Cuba, 1956: Cousins Nora and Alicia are accustomed to living among Havana's privileged class -- lavish dinners, days at the beach, dances, and dresses.

Their idyllic lives take a turn for the worst after Castro's rise to power. Food becomes scarce, religion is forbidden, and disease is rampant. Alicia stays behind while Nora emigrates to the United States and struggles in an unfamiliar land. Both of their identities are challenged as they try to adapt to the changes forced upon them.

The situation in Cuba deteriorates and Alicia is beset by bad fortune, while Nora painfully assimilates into middle-class U.S. culture. Her heart, however, remains in Cuba. Letters between the cousins track their lives until Alicia's situation becomes so difficult that Nora is forced to return and help. But what she finds in Cuba is like nothing she has ever imagined.

Broken Paradise is an extraordinarily powerful novel about passion, love, and the heart's yearning for home.

More books from Atria Books

Cover of the book Believe to Achieve by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Infinite Words by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Vanishing Acts by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Thereby Hangs a Tail by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Intuitive Wellness by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Hero by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book A Deal with the Devil by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Remember Me This Way by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Spiritual Liberation by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Lunch Boxes and Snacks by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book La niña alemana (The German Girl Spanish edition) by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book The GQ Candidate by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Potty Training: Top Tips From the Baby Whisperer by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book Hurricane by Cecilia Samartin
Cover of the book The Widow of Wall Street by Cecilia Samartin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy