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Before We Were Free
Before We Were Free
Author: Julia Alvarez
ISBN-13: 9780440237846
ISBN-10: 044023784X
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 192
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Paperback
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annerszz101 avatar reviewed Before We Were Free on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
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!
reviewed Before We Were Free on + 10 more book reviews
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).
thebeakeeper avatar reviewed Before We Were Free on + 167 more book reviews
this is the first book ive read about the troubles and embargo with the dominican republic and i really liked it. julia alvarez is an amazing author and i really like a lot of her stuff.

this book is the story of a girl in the dominican republic and the struggles her family goes through with the dictatorship. her father and uncles are rebelling and plotting against the dictator.

very quickly her friends and family members escape to the united states, but she is left behind and sees the destruction of her country.

its a great coming of age story and a quick read. humorous and sad, but very thought provoking.
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This book is a very interesting novel which has won the Pura Belpre Award
I recomend this book to all novel lovers