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Before We Were Free
Before We Were Free
Author: Julia Alvarez
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 Trujil...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781400089956
ISBN-10: 1400089956
Publication Date: 11/2004
Reading Level: Young Adult
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Publisher: Listening Library
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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I loved this book. I have honestly never read anything about the Dominican Republic, and sad as this sounds, never even really knew anything about it, ha. But this book really opened my eyes and honestly, how different did they have to fight for their rights like Jews did when it came to Hitler? Dictators are NOT good for a country and this book shows that really well. If you're fond of Holocaust stories then you will be fond of this book as well. I could not put it down!
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what an AMAZING book! this story is so powerful... a great combination of historical fiction and insight into a 12 year old's mind. Julia Alvarez is an EXCELLENT author. (other recommendations by her: In the Time of the Butterflies, In the Name of Salome, How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents).


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