Name: Letters of Love & Hope: The Story of the Cuban Five
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Author: Morejon, Nancy ; Walker, Alice
ISBN: 9781920888237

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Letters of Love & Hope: The Story of the Cuban Five

Type

Physical Book

Author

Nancy Morejón

Illustrated by

Alice Walker

Publisher

Ocean Press

Year

2005

Language

English

Pages

190

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.7 x 14.2 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN

1920888233

ISBN13

9781920888237

Synopsis "Letters of Love & Hope: The Story of the Cuban Five"

Introduced by Alice Walker and with a preface by Cuban poet Nancy Morejón, this book includes excerpts from diaries and letters from and to children, wives, and parents of the five Cubans imprisoned in the United States for "espionage," providing a glimpse of how ordinary families strive to maintain connections in extraordinary circumstances.It also includes a succinct legal analysis of the case by attorney Leonard Weinglass, outlining how it has significantly violated both international law and the US Constitution.It's a book about human dignity and hope, with echoes of the Elian González controversy and the Rosenberg case, blurbed by Angela Davis, Nadine Gordimer, and Mumia Abu-Jamal.

Alice Walker

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Alice Walker, born in 1944 in Georgia, is an American writer and activist recognized for her contribution to literature and civil rights. Author of The Color Purple, a work that won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Walker has explored themes such as racism, feminism, and spirituality, highlighting the stories of African American women and their resilience.

In addition to her exceptional literary career, Walker is a tireless staunch advocate for social justice and equality, actively participating in causes such as civil rights and the fight for women's rights. Among her most important works are Meridian and In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens, which delve into identity, creativity, and resistance.

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