An evocative account of the lives of four generations of Cuban women: Naty Revuelta, born in 1925, a socialite during the Batista era, who became intoxicated with Castro and his revolution; Naty's mother, an unregenerate reactionary, and Naty's two daughters, one of whom is the illegitimate and unacknowledged child of Castro. Each of the women's lives is shaped by a part of the island's terrible and poignant contemporary history, and together they weave a tapestry - at once intimate and revelatory - of Cuba in the 20th ...
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An evocative account of the lives of four generations of Cuban women: Naty Revuelta, born in 1925, a socialite during the Batista era, who became intoxicated with Castro and his revolution; Naty's mother, an unregenerate reactionary, and Naty's two daughters, one of whom is the illegitimate and unacknowledged child of Castro. Each of the women's lives is shaped by a part of the island's terrible and poignant contemporary history, and together they weave a tapestry - at once intimate and revelatory - of Cuba in the 20th century.
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Add this copy of Havana Dreams: a Story of Cuba to cart. $15.91, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Virago.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Add this copy of Havana Dreams to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Ken Lopez Bookseller, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hadley, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9781860496035.
Add this copy of Havana Dreams to cart. $25.00, good condition, Sold by Antic Hay Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Asbury Park, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1998.
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GIMBEL, Wendy. HAVANA DREAMS. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1998. Sm. 4to., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Gimbel on the title page: "For ___, With much love, Wendy Gimbel." A story of Cuba, as told through the eyes of four generations of Cuban women. Very Good (small stains front cover and along top edge) in nice d/j. $25.00.
Add this copy of Havana Dreams to cart. $30.37, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by see notes for publisher info.
Add this copy of Havana Dreams to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by J.E. Miles, A Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from OCEANSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Alfred A. Knopf.