Giovanni
Very interesting perspective. Not sure what the state of affairs and overall awareness of Cuba in 1970 were, but obviously proposing Cuba as a solution has not aged well, and paradoxically it makes Galeano’s point even better, as it makes the overall situation—if anything—darker.
Very interesting perspective. Not sure what the state of affairs and overall awareness of Cuba in 1970 were, but obviously proposing Cuba as a solution has not aged well, and paradoxically it makes Galeano’s point even better, as it makes the overall situation—if anything—darker.
fascinating and heartbreaking.
fascinating and heartbreaking.
I loved this book! It’s passionate, detailed, and engaging (an engaging history book, I guess). Yes, it’s opinionated—but it's the right opinion, in my opinion! This has inspired me to continue my journey through Latin American history. I’ve expanded my original list of three books to include three more: Silver, Sword, and Stone and LatinoLand by Marie Arana, and Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano. If you have more suggestions with English audiobooks, please let me know!
I loved this book! It’s passionate, detailed, and engaging (an engaging history book, I guess). Yes, it’s opinionated—but it's the right opinion, in my opinion! This has inspired me to continue my journey through Latin American history. I’ve expanded my original list of three books to include three more: Silver, Sword, and Stone and LatinoLand by Marie Arana, and Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano. If you have more suggestions with English audiobooks, please let me know!
First stop on a two-book emergency tour to go from Clueless to Slightly Less Clueless about Latin American history 😅
First stop on a two-book emergency tour to go from Clueless to Slightly Less Clueless about Latin American history 😅
not that I needed a reminder, but boy am I ignorant! And I have yet to chart the histories of the Orient!
not that I needed a reminder, but boy am I ignorant! And I have yet to chart the histories of the Orient!
I loved the affectionate descriptions of animals (there’s a three-page chapter that must be the longest and most delightful description of a turtle in Western literature!), Ma's quiet leadership, and the overall tragic tone. I’m thankful that I listened to it, as I would have found the phonetic dialogues difficult to follow. I wonder if the author would have approved of this preference—probably, it's likely he wouldn't have cared much either way.
I loved the affectionate descriptions of animals (there’s a three-page chapter that must be the longest and most delightful description of a turtle in Western literature!), Ma's quiet leadership, and the overall tragic tone. I’m thankful that I listened to it, as I would have found the phonetic dialogues difficult to follow. I wonder if the author would have approved of this preference—probably, it's likely he wouldn't have cared much either way.