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The journey begins with a family holiday in Cuba, where Dervla Murphy and her three granddaughters enjoy camping and the warmth of Cuban hospitality. This initial joy leads to Dervla's solo exploration of the country's diverse landscapes, including mountains and decaying cities, as she seeks to understand the societal changes brought by the Cuban Revolution. Through her candid observations, she paints a nuanced portrait of a people grappling with their identity amidst the complexities of modern Cuba.
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The Island That Dared: Journeys in Cuba, Dervla Murphy
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Island That Dared: Journeys in Cuba
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dervla Murphy
- Publisher
- Eland Publishing
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9781906011352
- Category
- Maps and Travel, Travelogues
- Description
- The journey begins with a family holiday in Cuba, where Dervla Murphy and her three granddaughters enjoy camping and the warmth of Cuban hospitality. This initial joy leads to Dervla's solo exploration of the country's diverse landscapes, including mountains and decaying cities, as she seeks to understand the societal changes brought by the Cuban Revolution. Through her candid observations, she paints a nuanced portrait of a people grappling with their identity amidst the complexities of modern Cuba.