茱莉娅•阿尔瓦雷斯(1950— )
美国作家、诗人,当代文坛最重要、最畅销的西语裔作家之一。祖籍多米尼加,十岁那年,因父亲卷入反抗独裁者的政治风波中,全家避走美国。有感于《一千零一夜》叙述者的力量,自幼立志成为用笔讲故事的“山鲁佐德”。她将家族经历及自身感受呈现在作品中,以西班牙语和英语唱出双重文化之歌。2000年,《拉丁人》杂志授予其“年度杰出女性”称号;2008年入选美国十五位杰出拉美裔美国文化名人。
发表于2024-09-09
Before We Were Free (Readers Circle) 2024 pdf epub mobi 电子书
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Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship.
Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind.
From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free.
From the Hardcover edition.
Before We Were Free (Readers Circle) 2024 pdf epub mobi 电子书