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Caridad, haunted by her past and the tragic loss of her Cuban family, grapples with her identity and sexuality at 48. After her marriage crumbles and her pharmacy career stagnates, she encounters Chachi, a vibrant Cuban lesbian, prompting a reevaluation of her life. The recurring call of "Candela" symbolizes her spiritual awakening, intertwining her Native American upbringing with Afro-Cuban rituals. To confront her heritage and embrace her future, Caridad must return to Cuba, embarking on a journey of self-discovery, truth, and love.
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Candela, Flor Fernandez Barrios
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Candela
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Flor Fernandez Barrios
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 212
- ISBN13
- 9781450247184
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Caridad, haunted by her past and the tragic loss of her Cuban family, grapples with her identity and sexuality at 48. After her marriage crumbles and her pharmacy career stagnates, she encounters Chachi, a vibrant Cuban lesbian, prompting a reevaluation of her life. The recurring call of "Candela" symbolizes her spiritual awakening, intertwining her Native American upbringing with Afro-Cuban rituals. To confront her heritage and embrace her future, Caridad must return to Cuba, embarking on a journey of self-discovery, truth, and love.