On Freedom's Edge Author:Herbert Caudill This book is the story of one man and his family during the turbulent years of the Castro takeover in Cuba from 1958 to their escape from Cuba in 1969, ending their 40 years of missionary service. It also reflects the Christian dedication and courage of a band of several thousand Cuban Baptists in the face of oppression. Herbert Caudill, along w... more »ith his missionary son-in-law, David Fite, was arrested in Cuba on April 8, 1965. He was given a ten-year sentence. Fite, a six-year sentence. Because of bad eyesight, Caudill was released in November 1966 to seek medical treatment in Havana. He remained under conditional liberty. Fite was released from prison on December 16, 1968. He and his family and the Caudills returned to the U. S. in February 1969.« less