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~ (Author), Oscar Orbea (Author)
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A bilingual collection of 14 short stories, all in Spanish and English, based on the author’s experiences of childhood before and after the Communist revolution. Includes Appendix for educators wishing to use the book in Spanish or English foreign language classes. Lots of nostalgia for those who knew Cuba in the 50’s and 60’s and plenty of humor for readers in general. Includes many period family photographs that illustrate the stories. The stories explore themes of family life, childhood friendships, school life, Cuban Catholic culture, the passing of loved ones, and the effects of the dramatic political events that forever changed Cuba in 1959. Each story is narrated in facing pages of Spanish and English text. They are all told with a good deal of humor but also with a deep feeling of nostalgia for a beloved land and recounted with a great love of family, both living and dead. For those who lived in Cuba, the collection will evoke bittersweet memories of their own families and lives on the island; for others, it will make them experience, through the eyes of a native, everyday life in Cuba before and after the Revolution. The collection has been created not just with Cubans in mind! It is definitely for the general reader, especially one who enjoys plenty of humor, a little history, and stories of family life. Una colección bilingüe de 14 cuentos cortos, todos en inglés y en español, basados en las experiencias del autor antes y después de la revolución comunista. Incluye una Apéndice para enseñantes que deseen emplear el libro en cursos de inglés o de español como idiomas extranjeros. Muchísima nostalgia para los que conocieron a Cuba en los cincuenta y los sesenta y muchísimo buen humor para todos los lectores en general. Incluye también numerosas fotografías de época que ilustran los cuentos. Los cuentos exploran la temática de la familia, las amistades de la niñez, la vida escolar, la cultura católica cubana, la pérdida de los seres queridos, y los efectos de los dramáticos eventos políticos que para siempre cambiaron a Cuba en 1959. Todos los cuentos se narran en español y en inglés en páginas opuestas. Se revelan con un gran sentido de humor pero también con un profundo sentimiento de nostalgia hacia una lejana pero queridísima tierra. Y se muestra también en ellos un gran cariño hacia todos los parientes queridos, ya estén vivos o ausentes. Para los que vivieron en Cuba, la colección les traerá recuerdos a veces penosos y otras veces alegres de sus propias familias y de su vida en la Isla. Para los demás, les hará experimentar, a través de los ojos de uno del país, la vida cotidiana en Cuba antes y después de la Revolución. ¡Esta antología se ha creado no solamente para los cubanos! Se ha considerado en todo momento al lector en general, sobre todo aquel que aprecia el buen humor, un poquito de historia, y los cuentos de la vida en familia.


About the Author

Dr. Oscar M. Ramírez-Orbea, was born in Camagüey, Cuba, in 1955. He emigrated with his family to the US in 1966. Dr. Ramirez-Orbea obtained his Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literature at UCLA, from where he graduated with highest honors. Cuba, I Remember You is Dr. Ramírez’s first narrative work. Future writing plans currently under work include the role of Catholicism in a post-Communist Cuba as well as an anthology of Cuban historical events and colofurl legends. El doctor Oscar M. Ramírez Orbea nació en Camagüey, Cuba, en 1955. Emigró a los Estados Unidos con su familia en 1966. Obtuvo su doctorado en lenguas y literaturas romances de la Universidad de California en Los Angeles (UCLA) diplomándose con los más altos honores. Cuba te recuerdo es la primera obra narrativa del profesor Ramírez Orbea. Actualmente prepara una obra sobre el papel del catolicismo en una Cuba post-castrista al igual que otra sobre hechos historicos y leyendas pintorescas de Cuba.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 392 pages
  • Publisher: Airleaf Publishing; 1st edition (January 10, 2006)
  • Language: English, Spanish
  • ISBN-10: 1594539553
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594539558
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,602,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cuba, I Remember You/Cuba, te recuerdo, February 5, 2006
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I picked up this book because of the bi-lingual english spanish to help me with my spanish. It was very easy to follow and most of all very interesting. Lucy, Dallas, Tx
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real Heart Felt book about Cuban Family Life, January 26, 2006
By Jimmy House "Jim" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
A must read for any Cuban who came to this country after the revolution started in Cuba or anyone who has had difficult strugles in life and wants to remmeber the good things and the things that were really important during all the caios. Can't wait to see what this author come out with next!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book and a Great Teaching Tool, February 5, 2006
I was referred to this book by another teacher who indicated they had used this in a Spanish 2 class and had great results. I read the book and was able to understand why my friend had suggested it, the stories were heart warming, exciting, funny and sad, it had it all, the spanish was superb and the classroom envolvment was structured so well I did not have to change a thing. I found this book a wonderful read and for my purposes a wonderfully useful tool. Bill, Phoenix, AZ
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars It leaves a lasting impression
I bought this book for a school essay project, I was drawn to it by its title I though it would be information about Cuba, but it turned out to be about this family and I have to... Read more
Published on November 30, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Journey
This is a moving story and highly recommended for anyone whose heart goes out to those who suffered the stones of Communism. Read more
Published on September 15, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye-witness look at pre/post-revolution Cuba
Recently Cuban dictator Fidel Castro temporarily handed power over to his brother, Raul, while he underwent surgery and recuperation from intestinal problems. Read more
Published on August 26, 2006 by John L. Hoh Jr.

2.0 out of 5 stars Cuba I Remember You?
After reading this book...I just need to point out that was not a La-La Land during the Revolution and even presently. I think its nice that Dr. Read more
Published on August 18, 2006 by D. Flores

5.0 out of 5 stars Such an Engaging Book, I could not put it down.
Dr. Ramirez if I had not read that this was your first book I would have never known. It was a wonderful read full of laughs, crys and screams, all the good stuff of life, family... Read more
Published on July 25, 2006 by ANEWFAN

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for the entire family!
As I began reading Cuba, I Remember You by Oscar M. Ramirez-Orbea, I was intrigued by the unusual layout of the pages. Read more
Published on March 16, 2006 by Bettie Corbin Tucker

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for writing a wonderful set of stories, It made me homesick.
I really enjoyed this book, it moved me, and brought back fond memories of my family in Central America and how the political movements really affected many families. Thanks
Published on February 24, 2006 by Rosie Garcia

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring story, helped me to see what I wanted to do with my Family. Thanks!!
What is effective about this book is that it finally opens the door to this virtually taboo observation of Cuba on the family level, by being treated as infallible and... Read more
Published on February 20, 2006 by Vic tor H.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ramirez has the makings of a first-rate novelist!
The powerful and lasting thing about this book is the impact of his of childhood on himself and above all of the life he led with his family in Cuba before and after the... Read more
Published on February 15, 2006 by BHR

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Work of Art
This collection of short stories pieces by Oscar Ramirez was not only educational to me, but also eye opening in the way life was before and after for many families in which it... Read more
Published on February 11, 2006 by JJ Smith

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