The Lonely Crossing of Juan Cabrera : A Novel

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Summary: A confession from an 11th grade student
Review: I am one of those people who hate reading. The Lonely Crossing of Juan Cabrera was assigned to me for summer reading. After reading this book I have a new appreciation for books and literature. This is definatly an excellent book.

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Summary: Lyrical, haunting images...quite moving!
Review: It's not often a first time novel can make an English teacher cry, but the beautiful simplicity of this writing conveys the spirit and price of freedom most poignantly. A few moments of implausibility, but overall an excellent effort. An eye opening experience! R. Prozzo

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Summary: A tragic but uplifting tale of the endurance of the spirit
Review: The lyrical prose made this story heartwarming and helped me to understand the plight of the Cubans. I felt an affinity with the Cubans both in Cuba and the Cuban-Americans. This novel help me to understand the pain and brokeness of the Cuban-Americans and the loyalities to their fellow countrymen still in Cuba. It help me to empathize with the desire for some to return to rebuilt Cuba if feasible in the future.

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Summary: The courageous attitudes portrayed give hope to the reader
Review: This book gets inside the heads of 3 men who are willing to risk it all for a chance to be free. The courage and determination of the characters is breathtaking. The point of view shifts allow the reader to fully understand where each character is coming from.

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Summary: Glad he made it
Review: This book is written in a simple and eloquent style and succeeds at conveying the horror and courage of the Cuban raft experience. It's written in the style of "The Old Man and the Sea" and should appeal to readers of all ages. Quite a triumph for the author, if he himself made a journey like this (it seems that he must have, given the knowing detail).

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Summary: Glad he made it
Review: This book is written in a simple and eloquent style and succeeds at conveying the horror and courage of the Cuban raft experience. It's written in the style of "The Old Man and the Sea" and should appeal to readers of all ages. Quite a triumph for the author, if he himself made a journey like this (it seems that he must have, given the knowing detail).

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Summary: Wonderful, very moving book of an exile's ordeal
Review: This exciting book contains one of the best-written sea adventures I've read. The political ordeal of the protagonist does not eclipse the emotional life of the well-profiled characters. The beautifully translated prose compares to Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea. Worth reading, a brief book (174 pp.) that makes you want to recommend it to others. Reviewed by F. R. Wertz

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Summary: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death--An Incredible Journey
Review: This novel forces one to take a hard look at oneself and the true meaning of courage. I am happy that his quest for freedom was a mission accomplished by faith, strength and determination. A heartwarming, moving, compelling and tragic story.

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Summary: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death--An Incredible Journey
Review: This novel forces one to take a hard look at oneself and the true meaning of courage. I am happy that his quest for freedom was a mission accomplished by faith, strength and determination. A heartwarming, moving, compelling and tragic story.