Blessed by Thunder by Flor Fernandez Barrios

Blessed by Thunder by Flor Fernandez Barrios

Flor Fernandez Barrios ushers readers into startling proximity to a Cuba seen through the eyes of a woman whose childhood was both shaped and shattered by the beautiful island. The indelible quality of Barrios's observations, specific and true, make Blessed by Thunder an important chronicle of the Cuban experience. --The Bloomsbury Review

Fernandez's book is a visually rich portrait of a tumultuous era. Fernandez knows how to craft a compelling narrative best of all are her] enchanting cast of characters. --The Miami Herald

Flor Fernandez Barrios reminds us what we can never forget, that ties to one's homeland endure. When she calls on her grandmother for strength in America, the invisible bonds of all our ancestors appear. This book holds healing words as we begin to restore our relations with Cuba. --Terry Tempest Williams

A stunning portrait of what binds life together despite our terrible tests. It is gorgeous in the telling. I could not put it down. --Joy Harjo

Born in Cuba in the 1950s, the author was a child when revolution swept her homeland and Fidel Castro came to power. While her family suffered injustice and austerity after their plantation was seized, her grandmother and Afro-Cuban nanny remained strong. They taught her the healing wisdom of curanderismo and the magical beliefs of Santeria. This memoir offers a heartfelt view of Cuba's history and culture.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781580050425
ISBN 10	1580050425
Title	Blessed by Thunder
Author	Flor Fernandez Barrios
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Seal Press
Year published	2000-08-09
Number of pages	264
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.